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Full sun?

Posted by tunnymowg z5 Salt Lake (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 11, 07 at 18:18

Is there any hardy geranium that would be okay in full sun? I wanted to try a couple varieties in a new bed in front of my house that faces west, but as I am reading more about them I'm thinking that would probably be a bad idea - I didn't realize they like some shade. There is no shade at all in the afternoon where I wanted to put them. Thanks...


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RE: Full sun?

Hi,

I think many of them can take full sun. I have 'Ballerina' in full sun, it blooms really well and the plant looks nice. Some varieties like more shade than others. Which ones were you thinking of trying?

Jen


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RE: Full sun?

Most of mine are in full sun - Geranium x cantabrigiense, Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokova', Bloody Cranesbill, Johnson's Blue, Geranium cinereum Ballerina, Geranium cinereum, Geranium cinereum Rothbury Gem, Tiny Monster.


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RE: Full sun?

Well, I really really wanted to try 'Katherine Adele' but I had read somewhere that the darker-leaved ones like more shade. Should I try anyway? I love the really pale pink of that one, and the nice foliage too.

Thanks for your input - Johnson's Blue was on my list as well, so I am feeling better about my choices now. I like the look of 'Biokova' but I think someone mentioned it taking over? I wanted something that would stay relatively tidy and not spread super-fast. Need something short-ish (and long-blooming hopefully) for the front of the bed to hide tulips and daffs when they get yucky. Colorwise, anything pale pink, white, or light/medium blue would work. Was also thinking about Dianthus or Scabiosa...any thoughts on those? I am open to any other suggestions in these colors since I am new to perennials. Thanks!


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RE: Full sun?

  • Posted by calpat zone9ab No.Ca. (My Page) on
    Sun, Aug 5, 07 at 23:21

I found that most of my geraniums like the full sun positions, but they don't do well with the intense heat that we've gotten this year. 114 deg. is just a tad to much for anything to fourish in. My plants are all in pots, so I have moved them closer to the patio/house where they get shade most of the day.


 
 

 

 


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