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Geranium 'Ballerina' (Geranium cinereum): Dwarf with Purplish-Pink Veined Flowers

Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' is a beautiful mounded dwarf perennial with gray-green leaves and large purplish-pink flowers with purple veins and eyes.

Culture & Propagation

Prefers full sun and good drainage. Sow seed in spring or divide in spring/fall.

Quick Reference

Height: Under 6 in.
Spread: 6–12 in.
Growth Habit: Clumps
Growth Pace: Moderate
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Flower Colors: Pink, purple
Attributes: Showy flowers & foliage
Uses: Ground covers, rock gardens

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