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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.  The information about Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources we consider reliable. We will also relate those observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and in other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has additional information, particularly when they share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.