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Geranium

'Gerwat'


Roxanne Geranium




Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Cultivar
'Gerwat'
Category
Perennials
Synonyms
Geranium 'Rozanne'
USDA Hardiness Zone
6a - 6b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a - 6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Excellent in flower borders or beds.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade (although is shade is tolerated) in any moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged. Cut back after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of flowers and leaves.
Pests
May be attacked by vine weevils, capsid bugs and sawflies, as well as by downy mildew and powdery mildews.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are neat, dense and lobed.
Flower Description
Flowers are violet-blue in colour, bowl-shaped with a white centre, growing up to 5 cm in diameter.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or by basal cuttings in early to mid-spring. May also be cultivated by seed, but will not come true.
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