Perennials
Geranium dalmaticum
Dalmatian cranesbill
A low, slow-growing clump of glossy, fragrant leaves topped with shell-pink flowers. Leaves can bronze in fall. Use it in rock gardens, containers and path edges.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 4–6 in. tall × 8–12 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well drained
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Bloom
- Shell pink; late spring–early summer.
Sizes & prices
- 4.5"$9.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Provide drainage.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Growing & care
- Division
- Divide in spring or early fall.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Meneerke bloem · CC BY-SA 3.0
Image notes: Geranium dalmaticum, Photo: Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized for web display; no crop.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.