Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Biokovo Cranesbill Geranium

Geranium × cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ — commonly called Biokovo Cranesbill — is a low-growing, spreading perennial groundcover valued for its soft flowers, fragrant foliage, and reliable performance. It forms a dense, mat-like carpet of aromatic, finely cut green leaves that often develop attractive red tones in fall. In late spring to early summer, it produces masses of delicate, pale pink to nearly white flowers with deeper pink buds and prominent stamens, creating a soft, airy effect.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in (spreading)
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of dry shade once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Low, spreading groundcover with a dense, mat-forming habit
Soft pink to white flowers provide a subtle, natural look
Fragrant foliage adds sensory interest
Attractive red fall color
Excellent for edging, underplanting, slopes, and mass plantings

Maintenance:
Shear lightly after flowering to refresh foliage and maintain density
Very low maintenance and easy to grow
Divide every few years if needed

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Mounded, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No