Rozanne Everblooming Geranium

Description

Rozanne Everblooming Geranium, known for its vibrant blue flowers and vigorous growth, is an exceptional choice for gardeners looking to add color to their landscape throughout the season. This hardy perennial blooms continuously from late spring to frost, creating a stunning display of blossoms that attract pollinators and add a touch of elegance to gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.

Key Features:

• Long-Lasting Blooms: The Rozanne Geranium flowers bloom profusely from spring to fall, providing color for an extended period compared to traditional varieties.
• Striking Blue Flowers: Features large, vibrant blue petals with delicate white centers, perfect for creating eye-catching displays.
• Resilient and Low-Maintenance: Thrives in a variety of soil types and is resistant to pests and diseases. Once established, it requires minimal care.
• Versatile Growth Habit: Ideal for borders, containers, or as a ground cover, its sprawling habit makes it perfect for filling in gaps in the garden.
• Attracts Pollinators: Known to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to the garden.
• Cold-Hardy: Well-suited for a wide range of climates, it tolerates cold temperatures and resists frost, making it a reliable perennial for many regions.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Mature Width: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
• Flower Color: Blue with white centers
• Bloom Time: Late spring to frost
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-8
• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Growing Method: Direct sow or start indoors and transplant
• Pollinator-Friendly: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
• Use: Border plantings, containers, hanging baskets, ground cover, mass planting

Planting Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soil: Choose a well-drained, moderately fertile location with full sun or partial shade.
2. Sow Seeds: For direct sowing, plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in early spring after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to transplanting.
3. Watering: Keep the soil moist during the germination period but avoid waterlogging. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant.
4. Spacing: Space seeds 12-18 inches apart to allow for spreading.
5. Maintenance: Prune spent flowers to encourage new growth and blooms. Mulch in the winter to protect roots from frost.