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Products > Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'   Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - Biokovo Cranesbill     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Geraniaceae (Geraniums) Origin: Garden Origin Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Light Pink Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Parentage: (G. dalmaticum x G. macrorrhizum) Height: <1 foot Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' (Biokovo Cranesbill) - This hybrid geranium is a spreading, rhizomatous plant typically growing 6-10 inches high with aromatic round lobed, medium green foliage that is slightly glossy. From late spring through summer appear masses of 5-petaled white flowers (3/4" diameter) which are tinged with pink at the base of each petal (pink throat-like centers) and pronounced pink stamens. The overall flower effect is that of a very pale pink geranium. 'Biokovo' runners extend further than those of the older G. x cantabrigiense hybrids, and therefore do not form as dense a foliage carpet. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally. Cold hardy to 15-20° F. Geranium x cantabrigiense is a naturally occurring hybrid between G. dalmaticum and G. macrorrhizum which was discovered in the Biokovo Mountains in Croatia. 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 information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'.