Cranesbill. A very attractive plant with tufts of grey-green leaves and delicate cup-shaped, purplish-pink flowers darkly veined from a dark central zone. Max Height 15cm to 20cm. Max Spread 20cm to 30cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’
A very attractive plant with tufts of grey-green leaves and delicate cup-shaped, purplish-pink flowers darkly veined from a dark central zone.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Geranium | 
|---|---|
| Species | cinereum | 
| Varietry | 'Ballerina' | 
| Common Name | Cranesbill | 
| Flower Colour | purple, pink | 
| Soil | Gritty | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 15cm, 20cm | 
| Family | Geraniaceae | 
| Spread | 20cm, 30cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | grey, green | 
| Flowers From | May, July | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | Protect from winter wet | 
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Rock garden | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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