Why Plant Biokovo Geranium?
You’ve got the trees, the shrubs, some flowering perennials. How do you tie them all together? How about a nice, low, tidy groundcover? Biokovo Geranium is a neat little spreader that will cover bare soil with its handsome lobed leaves, unifying your landscape while it smothers any weeds that try to sprout in your piece of Eden. In addition, it will charm you in spring with a parade of pretty white flowers touched with the palest pink blush. In fall, you’ll get yet another bonus—red and orange autumn foliage! In mild climates, the leaves may persist all winter. Biokovo spreads at a moderate pace and is easy to control.
Biokovo Geranium has its origins in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. It was there that German nurseryman Dr. Hans Simon found it back when the area was known as Yugoslavia. He introduced it through his nursery in 1980. Biokovo is a naturally occurring hybrid between two species of Geraniums that are native to the area. One parent, the Bigroot Geranium, gives Biokovo’s leaves their herbal scent, which helps to repel deer and other critters. The other parent, the Dalmatian Geranium (no, it isn’t white with black spots), contributes an extra dose of drought tolerance to the offspring.
How to use Biokovo Geranium in the landscape?
There are dozens of excellent hardy Geraniums you can buy to brighten your landscape. Biokovo is one of the best. How do we know? The Perennial Plant Association named it their Perennial Plant of the Year in 2015, an honor they have bestowed upon only one other Geranium (Rozanne). Biokovo took the prize for its multi-seasonal appeal, adaptability, resistance to pests and diseases, and ease of culture.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
How To Plant Biokovo Geranium
Biokovo Geranium does best in light shade in moist but well-drained soil, although it will put up with full sun if plenty of water is given, and it will cope with dry soil if grown in shade.
How To Water
Water as soon as they arrive! Geraniums need to be watered regularly to maintain evenly moist soil for proper establishment in the landscape.
How To Fertilize
Fertilize in early spring each year as your Geranium begins to break dormancy.
How To Prune
Little maintenance is needed as this plant is easy to rein in if it strays too far—simply dig any unwanted clumps and compost them or move them to another part of the garden. A sterile hybrid, Biokovo will not reseed. In late winter, remove any dead or damaged leaves to make way for fresh new growth.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
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Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
