- Botanical Name
- ‘Biokovo’: Geranium x cantabrigience. Bulgarian: G. macrorrhizum.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Plant Type
- ‘Biokovo’: Evergreen. Bulgarian: Semi Evergreen.
- Size (HxW)
- ‘Biokovo’: 15-25cm x 30-40cm. Bulgarian: 20-40cm x 50-60cm.
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot, with roots spread evenly below the soil. Plant 30-50cm apart, closer for a more immediate effect.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained is ideal.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish then only if rainfall is low.
- Fertiliser
- A well balanced fertiliser spring and summer while establishing, they aren’t heavy feeders.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers to encourage more, you can do this individually throughout the season or prune back by half once flowering wanes, add a light fertiliser and water in for an autumn rebloom. In full sun and dry weather the foliage can look lack lustre, it will respond well to pruning.
- Notes
- Suitable for the front of garden beds, over walls, in pots or hanging baskets or rock gardens. They spread gently and can be divided every three or four years, Bulgarian more often.
