Geranium, Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Mavis Simpson'

Geraniumx riversleaianum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
Species
x riversleaianum (riv-ers-lee-AY-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Simi Valley, California

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

In 2004, the Royal Horticultural Society granted this plant its coveted Award of Garden Merit.

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Simi Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2011 | positive

I design and install gardens with special emphasis on climate-matched plants.

At least as far as Southern California goes ...Read More

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