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Geranium, Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Sabani Blue'

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Family

Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)

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Synonym

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

N/A

Hardiness

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)

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Foliage

Herbaceous

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Patented

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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ROSLINDALE, MA | November 2014 | neutral

According to the patent application, this cultivar has early, upward facing blue-violet flowers (3 weeks earlier than G. x magnificum). T...Read More

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