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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Dry Shade

John,
   I have had geranium macrorrhizum in a couple of locations for some years
now. Both locations are in open shade and remain on the dry side most al of
the year. The geranium performs very well for me under these conditions.
Don't give it too heavy of shade if you want good bloom production and the
red - maroon colored foliage in the fall and early winter.
   I would give it plenty of room if you are planting in good loose humus
rich soil. It can be quite vigorous in its spread. My experience is to give
it about four feet in diameter.
Gene Bush    Southern Indiana      Munchkin Nursery      Zone 6a
                    around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com    http://www.munchkinnursery.com (NOT operational
now)

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> I'm presently trying geranium macrorrhizum in some dry shade locations in
> my gardens. I can't yet say how well they are going to perform as the
> planting was only done last season. I've been told that they are a good,
> rapid growing ground cover in difficult areas with little or no watering.
> Has anyone tried this plant and can comment on their success or failure?
>
> Think Spring
>
> John Kee
>
> Erin, Ontario Zone 4 or 5
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