Description
This sport of the multi-award-winning Geranium Rozanne® from Donald and Rozanne Waterer offers a different color option with pale, 2.5″ (6cm) lilac flowers with darker veins. More compact than its famous parent, Geranium Lilac Ice® has the same easy-growing qualities and versatility. Blooms from June to October. Toothed, green foliage with lighter accents forms neat mounds. Plants are compact and self-branching. Heat tolerant, Perfect in the sunny perennial border, patio pots and hanging baskets. Vernalization not required for flowering. Geranium Lilac Ice® was discovered by keen plantsman Michael Steggles who worked at the Blooms Nursery at Bressingham, Norfolk.
Uses & Attributes
Front border. Fragrant foliage
Growing & Marketing Advice
Size
- Height: 14"/35cm
- Spread: 24"/60cm
- Habit: Mounded
Growing
- Light: Sun, Part Shade
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
- RHS (UK) Hardiness Ratings: -7° C/19° F
Appearance
- Blooming time: Summer & Autumn
- Flower color: Lavender Blue
- Foliage color: Green