Geranium
'Blushing Turtle'
Blushing Turtle Cranesbill
Family |
Geraniaceae |
Genus |
Geranium |
Cultivar |
'Blushing Turtle' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-28 |
Temperature (°F) |
-16 |
Height |
0.3 - 0.6 m |
Spread |
0.3 - 0.6 m |
Landscape |
Beds and borders, groundcover, large containers, potted patio plant, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun to partial shade in averagely-moist, well-draining fertilized soil. |
Shape |
Mounding. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Leaf spot and rust. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth reddish-green flower and leaf stems with an average covering of fine white hair-like fibres. |
Leaf Description |
Deeply-lobed, medium green, maple leaf-like foliage covered in a fine coating of white hair-like fibres. |
Flower Description |
Open cup-shaped flowers that range from orchid pink to blush pink. Petals carry darker purplish-pink venation. |
Texture Description |
Soft. |