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Geranium wallichianum × himalayense hybrid

Geranium 'Azure Rush'

SpringSummerFall
4a8bHardiness zone
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background

A naturally occurring sport of the popular 'Rozanne', 'Azure Rush' keeps that parent's near-continuous bloom but in a more compact, tidier mound — pale lavender-blue flowers with dark purple whiskering open non-stop from late spring into fall. Its scrambling-but-restrained habit fills gaps between shrubs and taller perennials without swamping neighbors the way some hardy geraniums do.

It asks for little: even moisture, average soil, and an occasional shear if bloom slows in high summer heat. Foliage stays attractive all season and often takes on russet tones in fall.

Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained, average to fertile
Spacing16–20 in
Height12–16 in
Zone4a – 8b
Seasonal tasks
spring
sowPlant in spring once the soil is workable, spacing 16–20 in apart.
summer
cutShear the whole plant back by about a third if flowering slows during summer heat to refresh foliage and bloom.
watchWatch for fungal leaf spot in humid weather; improve airflow if it appears.
fall
watchEnjoy russet foliage tones as the season winds down.
Common problems

Fungal leaf spot

Symptoms

Brown or purplish spots on the leaves, often ringed with a yellow halo, that spread and merge in warm, humid, or wet weather; heavily spotted leaves yellow and drop early.

Treatment

Pick off spotted leaves and clear fallen debris to remove overwintering spores. Improve air circulation by thinning, and water at the base so foliage dries quickly. If it persists, apply a copper- or sulfur-based fungicide at the first sign.