Rozanne is a strong blooming hardy Geranium with violet blue flowers. Picked as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2008. One of my favorites
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Sunlight
full, mostly sunny, best with at least 3-4 hours of full sun, prefers some shade in hotter sites
Moisture
average, likes a little extra moisture
Soil & Site
average
Flowers
2 1/4 inch. saucer shaped, iridescent violet blue with purple violet veins and small white centers.
Fruit
distinctive beaked seed capsules, hence the common name of crane’s bill (geranium in Greek means crane
Dimensions
30-24 inches tall by 24-28 spread, plant will sprawl
Maintenance
occasional pruning to remove older flowering stems, induces fresh growth and more flowers
Propagation
division
Cultivar Origin
Discovered by Donald and Rozanne Waterer in their garden, Somerset England (1989)
Author's Notes
I grow Rozanne where it gets about 1/2 day of full sun (east). Being next to the patio it gets extra water as the potted patio plants are watered. It will bloom from May threw October for me. This is the fastest selling Geranium at the garden center I work at.