{"product_id":"biokovo-cranesbill","title":"Biokovo Cranesbill","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Award-Winning Groundcover for Sun or Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiokovo Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ecantabrigiense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Biokovo') is a Perennial Plant of the Year winner beloved for its effortless beauty. Delicate white flowers blushed with soft pink cover the glossy, aromatic foliage in early summer, and the leaves blaze brilliant red in fall before holding through winter. Low, dense, and tough, it carpets edges, slopes, and beds in sun or part shade — a deer-resistant favorite for gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiokovo Cranesbill Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeranium × cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite blushed with pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and average drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant red foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow groundcover and edging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a tidy, weed-suppressing carpet in sun or shade. Space 16–18 inches apart for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer-resistant slopes and beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic leaves keep browsers away while the spreading mat holds soil and adds fall color. Pair with hostas, catmint, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Water through the first season; it grows tougher and more drought-tolerant each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Biokovo Cranesbill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, loosening clay and mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Biokovo Cranesbill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth — Biokovo flowers well in full sun and tolerates part shade, making it one of the most versatile groundcovers available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the aromatic foliage is strongly disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, semi-evergreen, no winter protection needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteadily but not aggressively — it fills in over two seasons and is easy to keep in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarmina Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense):\u003c\/strong\u003e The deeper rose-pink sister selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevan's Variety Cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A taller aromatic geranium for dry shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade partner that contrasts with Biokovo's fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315491098929,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/biokovo-cranesbill.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/biokovo-cranesbill","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}