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| GERANIUM, JOLLY BEE (Cranesbill) The Perennial Plant of the year 2008 is 'Geranium, Rozanne'. Unfortunately it is not really hardy for our area (Zone 3-4). The good news is that 'Jolly Bee' is much better suited and looks very much like 'Rozanne'. It features the same large, violet-blue flowers with purple veins and small white centers and blooms non-stop from June - Sept. It may be used as a ground cover, as a border-front specimen, as a mass planting or in a patio container. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist and well-drained soil. It boasts exceptional heat tolerance and drought tolerance. To maintain peak appearance, gardeners should shear back old foliage to 3 inches in August to promote now growth. Side branches may be removed to control spread. Plant Combinations: Jolly Bee is a nice filler between Daylilies and Phlox or simply can be allowed to weave its way through a planting of shrubs. It also looks beautiful in front of bushy roses. |