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Growth habit

Growth habit

Flowering habit

'Claridge Druce' Hardy Geranium
Geranium oxonianum 'Claridge Druce'

Geraniaceae

A cross between G. endressii and G. versicolor, 'Claridge Druce' has a strong and vigorous growth habit. Foliage is pubescent, bright green, with deeply veined, palmately lobed leaves and pink flowers with darker pink veining. Long-lasting foliage makes this a useful ground cover.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: rounded/mounded

Plant Use: In beds, borders, and as a ground cover.

Propagation:
division
Light Requirement: full sun full sun/part shade

Flower Color:
pink
Bloom Period:
early summer
mid-summer
Height: Minimum: 16 inches      Maximum: 20 inches

Width: Minimum: 18 inches     Maximum: 20 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Supposedly only hardy to zone 7, this plant has performed well for several years in our zone 5 test plots. Cut back after flowering to renew foliage.


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