Birch Double Everblooming Hardy Geranium

Description

The Birch Double Everblooming Hardy Geranium (Geranium x 'Birch Double') is an exceptional perennial plant known for its vibrant blooms and vigorous growth. This hardy geranium variety features semi-double flowers with a stunning soft pink hue and subtle white centers. It thrives in gardens, borders, and containers, offering year-round interest with its consistent blooming cycle and attractive foliage.

Features:

• Flower Color: Soft pink with white centers, creating a delicate yet striking appearance.
• Blooming Period: Everblooming – flowers continuously throughout the growing season.
• Hardiness: Cold-hardy, thrives in USDA zones 4-8.
• Foliage: Deep green, lobed leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the flowers.
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches, perfect for edging or front-row planting in flower beds.
• Spread: Approximately 12-24 inches, creating a dense ground cover.
• Resilience: Drought-tolerant once established and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, spreading
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering Needs: Moderate, water when the top inch of soil feels dry
• Maintenance: Low – requires minimal pruning and care; simply deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.

Planting Instructions:

1. Location: Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
2. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot.
3. Spacing: Space each plant about 12-18 inches apart to allow for spreading.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, then regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.