Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 6.2-6.4

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: None

Mist: Prefers high humidity or tenting

Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N

Pinching: Pinch once in the liner stage.

Transplanting: 42-49 days after sticking

Comments: Do not oversaturate rooting media. Stabilized media may be beneficial. This is a tissue culture raised item. Please see our detailed tissue culture propagation guide at darwinperennials.com. Should be Fall planted for best Spring flowering. Excessive heat can cause losses.

Media pH: 6.2-6.4

Temperature: Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 17°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)

Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000

Vernalization: Yes, beneficial for flowering

Daylength: Day length neutral

Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.

Pinch After Transplant: No

Plant Growth Regulators: Generally not needed. Daminozide/chlormequat chloride combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, daminozide/chlormequat chloride 500 ppm before flowering. Uniconazole-P spray can be used after flowering if needed.

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Spider mites, thrips, botrytis, bacterial spotting

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Rooted: 10-12 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Rooted: 12-14 wks

Bloom Months: March to November

Scientific name: Geranium sanguineum

Common Name: Cranesbill

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 14 - 16 in. (36 - 41 cm)

Height: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)

Width: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun