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Geranium, Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Cheryl's Shadow'

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

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Genus

Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

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

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Pale Pink

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

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

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

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)

Unknown - Tell us

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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

US PP # 14701 (May 6, 2003)

a5footsea

Russell, ON (Zone 5a) | November 2008 | positive

So far, very happy with this plant. Newly added to several fall containers, the foliage is unique and compliments many plants by adding ...Read More

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