General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates some drought, but prefers and spreads best in moist, humusy soils with good drainage. Deadheading is tedious for larger plantings and probably unnecessary. Side stems may be removed at any time to control spread. Foliage may decline after flowering in hot summer climates, at which point it may be lightly sheared back and shaped to revitalize.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
ALAN BLOOM is a hardy geranium cultivar that is noted for its 5-petaled pink flowers and long bloom period. It typically forms a spreading clump of foliage growing to 12” tall and to 18” wide. Leaves are deeply-lobed and dark green. Primarily blooms from late spring into summer, but in cool summer climates may bloom throughout the summer. Sparse fall rebloom may occur in St. Louis, particularly if plants are cut back hard. Foliage may turn attractive shades of red in autumn. U. S. Plant Patent PP9,006 issued December 6, 1994.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to leaf spots and rusts.
Uses:
Rock gardens or borders. Mass for ground cover.
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