Interesting Facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium. 
Geranium
Americana® Orchid
(Geranium)
Geranium Americana® Orchid The Americana® series is known for its clean and intense flower colors and for the large flower heads it displays. Americana's are also excellent landscape performers and have a well branched plant structure. Americana® Orchid has a lavender color with a white center, similar to the Rocky Mountain® Lavender Pink yet a little less vigorous.
| Plant Types: | Annual, Perennial |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot to 1 foot 6 inches |
| Width: | 1 foot to 1 foot 3 inches |
| Zones: | 10a to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Seasons: | Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Shape: | Mounded |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Well-Drained |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Plant Growth:
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Blooming:
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Soil and Irrigation:
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
Fertilization:
Fertilize at the beginning of the growing season. If you fertilize to frequently you will get awkward growth.
Fertilize at the beginning of the growing season. If you fertilize to frequently you will get awkward growth.