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Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Cranesbill) - This hardy selection of the Pyrenees species G. cinereum only grows 6-8 inches tall and it spreads to about 3 feet. It has small rounded gray-green leaves. The light pink flowers with dark veins and a dark center appear from spring into summer.
Plant in soils with very good drainage with full to half day sun; protect in afternoon in hot locales. Cold hardy and useful in USDA Zone 4 and above. A great plant in the rock garden or in a pot.
The etymology of the genus name Geranium, and the family Geraniaceae, is derived from the Greek word, 'geranos' which means "crane" from the seed capsule's resemblance to beak of this bird. It is a large genus with over 430 species distributed throughout most of the world, except in lowland tropical areas. We grew this nice plant from 1998 until 2002.
This information about Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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