Geranium cinereum

Geranium cinereum
Scientific Name: Geranium cinereum Cav.
Family: Geraniaceae

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Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in late May Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: All zones
USDA: 5-9

Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Origin: Southern Europe (Pyrenees Mountains)
Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep soil moist
Propagation: Cuttings in summer, seeds in spring, division in autumn

The real geraniums are not to be confused with the 'Garden Geranium' which has been moved to the genus Pelargonium (a long time ago, actually). Real geraniums are dainty, unshowy plants, mostly with simple flowers, blooming in summer. Their flowers are fragile, and are not good cut flowers.

Cultural Practices:
They tend to produce too much growth in soil that are too fertile, so average soils are better.

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