Geranium, Dwarf Ashy Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium, Grayleaf Geranium 'Ballerina'
Geranium cinereum
| Family: | Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | cinereum (sin-EER-ee-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Ballerina |
View this plant in a gardenCategory:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Blue-Green
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
Medium Purple
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Perth,
Parker, Colorado
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Somerset, Kentucky
Westbrook, Maine
Port Washington, New York
St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Dallas, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Goldendale, Washington
Maryhill, Washington
Watertown, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Oct 18, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: The flowers of this cultivar are largely sterile, which allows it a longer season of bloom than the species. |
| Negative | On Aug 26, 2010, Clary from Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: I had this plant for 2 years and it never got larger than the plug I started with. It also heaved itself out of the ground, though I replanted it once. I experienced the same heaving with another variety of cranesbill in a different part of the garden. Both plants eventually died. |
| Neutral | On Dec 29, 2006, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 1993 Award of Garden Merit. Reconfirmed in 2006. |
| Positive | On May 24, 2006, hawallace from Austin, MN (Zone 4b) wrote: i live in zone 4b. very "cute" plant. grows in small clumps. very tidy. nice veining in petals. no special care. |
| Positive | On Jun 24, 2005, Sassy_Pumpkins from Scotland, I love this plant. Although it is said to be small, mine gets between16 and 18 inches high and it spreads even further, I divide the plant every 2 - 3 years. |
| Positive | On Nov 5, 2004, philomel from Castelnau RB Pyrenées, This is one of my favourite small hardy geraniums. It loves the sun and will reward a good spot with free drainage |
