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Products > Geranium 'Jolly Bee' PP12,148   Geranium 'Jolly Bee' PP12,148 THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Geraniaceae (Geraniums) Origin: Garden Origin Flower Color: Blue & White Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Fragrant Flowers: Yes Synonyms: [G. Rozanne 'Gerwat'] Parentage: (G. shikokianum x G. wallichianum) Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Geranium 'Jolly Bee' PP12,148 - This Geranium cultivar from Van Noort nursery in Warmond, Holland was reportedly created by crossing Geranium shikokianum var. yoshiianum with G. wallichianum cultivar Buxton's Variety. The plant was selected in 1998 and received a US Patent in 2001. It grows to 18 inches tall with large 3 inch wide cupped lavender-blue flowers with light lavender to white centers and purple veins. Noted for being particularly floriferous with an exceptionally long bloom period (from spring until frost) and to have good garden performance. Plant in full sun and irrigate regularly. Hardy to USDA Zone 4. Cut back spent blooms to encourage continious flowering. It has long been noted as being very similar to Geranium 'Rozanne' though perhaps more upright and vigorous but after an lengthy legal battle Marco Van Noort has agreed to cease trading his 'Jolly Bee' variety, which Blooms of Bressingham claimed was too similar to its Rozanne ['Gerwat'] cultivar. The cultivar 'Jolly Bee' was granted protection by Plant Variety Rights (PVRs) in 2003 three years after the introduction of Rozanne. Blooms of Bressingham released a statement saying that "Independent DNA research revealed that there are virtually no differences in the DNA of both varieties. In addition, new investigations revealed that both varieties are not, at least not clearly, distinct from one another from a morphological point of view." The agreement reached will see trading of 'Jolly Bee' end no later than 1 July, at which time its PVRs will be cancelled. Not everyone agrees that these plants are exactly the same; however, there is general agreement that they were not different enough to warrant the two varieties co-existing in the marketplace. Geranium 'Rozanne' ['Gerwat'] holds the US Plant Patent 12,175, granted on October 30, 2001 just 2 weeks after 'Jolly Bee' received its patent. The etymology of the genus name Geranium, and the family Geraniaceae, is derived from the Greek word, 'geranos' which means "crane" from the seed capsule's resemblance to beak of this bird.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Geranium 'Jolly Bee' PP12,148 .