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Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Cranesbill) - This hardy selection of the Pyrenees species G. cinereum only grows 6-8 inches tall and it spreads to about 3 feet. It has small rounded gray-green leaves. The light pink flowers with dark veins and a dark center appear from spring into summer.
Plant in soils with very good drainage with full to half day sun; protect in afternoon in hot locales. Cold hardy and useful in USDA Zone 4 and above. A great plant in the rock garden or in a pot.
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. It is a large genus with over 430 species distributed throughout most of the world, except in lowland tropical areas. We grew this nice plant from 1998 until 2002.
The information displayed on this page about Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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