{"product_id":"karmina-cranesbill","title":"Karmina Cranesbill","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Low, Aromatic Groundcover That Carpets Sun or Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarmina Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ecantabrigiense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Karmina') is a tidy, low-spreading groundcover that thrives in sun or part shade. Masses of rich rose-pink flowers cover the glossy, aromatic foliage in early summer, and the leaves turn fiery red in autumn before holding through winter as a semi-evergreen mat. Tough, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established, it's an easy carpet for edging and slopes in Eagan, Minnetonka, and Apple Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKarmina 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 'Karmina'\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\u003eRose-pink (carmine)\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 Its dense, low habit makes a clean edge and a weed-suppressing carpet in sun or shade. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer-resistant slopes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aromatic leaves keep browsers away while the spreading mat holds soil. 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 Karmina 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 for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Karmina 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 — Karmina is unusually adaptable, flowering well in full sun and tolerating part shade.\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, and needs no winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it different from Biokovo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarmina has deeper rose-pink flowers; Biokovo is white blushed with pink. Both are excellent low groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiokovo Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense):\u003c\/strong\u003e The white-pink sister selection for a softer look.\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\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant blue partner for sunny edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315491230001,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/karmina-cranesbill.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/karmina-cranesbill","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}