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Geranium traversii hybrid

Geranium 'Dreamland'

SpringSummerFall
5a8bHardiness 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

'Dreamland' is a compact, mounding hardy geranium bred for near-continuous bloom, covering itself in soft pink, dark-veined flowers from late spring straight through fall with only light maintenance. Its low, tidy habit suits front-of-border edging and container plantings where a taller cranesbill would flop.

It performs best with consistent moisture and a light midseason shear if flowering starts to slow — cutting the whole plant back by a third refreshes both foliage and bloom within a couple of weeks. Like most hardy geraniums it's rarely bothered by deer or rabbits and needs no staking.

Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained, average to fertile
Spacing12–16 in
Height10–14 in
Zone5a – 8b
Seasonal tasks
spring
sowPlant in spring once the soil is workable, spacing 12–16 in apart.
summer
cutShear the whole plant back by about a third if flowering slows to refresh foliage and bloom.
watchWatch for fungal leaf spot in humid weather; improve airflow if it appears.
fall
cutDeadhead spent flower stems lightly through the season to keep bloom coming.
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.