cranesbill ‘Orion’

Geranium ‘Orion’ (cranesbill ‘Orion’) is unlike some of its shorter cousins, in that it can form clumps up to two feet tall. Its stunningly blue-violet flowers with white centers last from late spring into late summer, even popping up occasionally in the fall.

This plant has been recognized by many gardeners for its excellence, even receiving the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Its long bloom time and large flowers (up to 2” across) make it a standout among geraniums.
G. ‘Orion’ is reportedly a hybrid between G. ‘Brookside’ and G. himalayense ‘Gravetye’.

Botanical Name	Geranium ‘Orion’
Common Name	cranesbill ‘Orion’
Family	Geraniaceae
USDA Zone	5 thru 8
Light Requirement	Full Sun to Part Shade
Season(s) of interest	spring, summer, fall
Height and Spread	1.5-2ft x 2-3ft (45-60cm x 60-90cm)
Flower Color	Blue, Purple
Attracts Wildlife	Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores
Additional Information	Not Native to the US Midwest. Horticultural origin. Geranium ‘Orion’ is a hybrid cross between G. ‘Brookside’ and G. himalayense ‘Gravetye’
Location in Lurie Garden	Southwest Dark Plate, North Dark Plate

Cranesbill 'orion' - Lurie Garden - spring

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cranesbill ‘Orion’

​Geranium ‘Orion’ (cranesbill ‘Orion’) is unlike some of its shorter cousins, in that it can form clumps up to two feet tall. Its stunningly blue-violet flowers with white centers last from late spring into late summer, even popping up occasionally in the fall.

Geranium ‘Orion’ (cranesbill ‘Orion’) is unlike some of its shorter cousins, in that it can form clumps up to two feet tall. Its stunningly blue-violet flowers with white centers last from late spring into late summer, even popping up occasionally in the fall.