Geranium, Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Orion'

Geranium

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From hardwood heel cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Groundcovers
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
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)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Hailey, Idaho

Gardiner, Maine

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Rochester, New York

Fargo, North Dakota

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
1
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

Flowering stems start out upright and then sprawl untidily. Cut back hard after blooming. Foliage can develop red tints in the fall.
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Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | negative

The company from which I obtained my plant claimed it was hardy through all of zone 8. Since I'm in the far northern part of zone 8a, I ...Read More

B
| November 2005 | positive

The flowers are a beautiful almost iridescent purple with red veins. It is a large plant with the foliage holding up well and trailing f...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | neutral

The flowers on this plant are NOT blue as some descriptions indicate. They are sort of a true purple with a slighty magenta veining. Fo...Read More

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