Geranium × cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'
Tough semi-evergreen ground covering plant that does not grow too rapidly and is fairly drought resistant. Let it roam loose to form groupings under deciduous trees or shrubs. No repeat flowering. Shearing back is not required. White flowers appear once in late spring.
Great Plant Pick and Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 2015. The semi-evergreen foliage provides winter interest. The moderate spread makes it manageable as groundcover. Suitable for dry shade under trees where few plants thrive. The hybrid vigor provides toughness and adaptability.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to shade
Moisture: dry to average
Soil: average well-drained
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 25
Spread (cm): 60
Habit: spreading groundcover
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: May–June
Seasonal interest: late spring bloom; semi-evergreen foliage; groundcover
Foliage: green semi-evergreen
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: groundcover under trees; dry shade; deciduous shrubs
Features: tough groundcover; semi-evergreen; drought-resistant; white flowers; no repeat bloom; GPP; PPA 2015
Notes: GPP; PPA 2015; semi-evergreen; no shearing needed; fairly drought-resistant; tough