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A fall-blooming Scilla.

A very hardy South African species that can survive zone 3 winters. Unusual, finely-dissected foliage.

Seeds were scarified and germinated at room temperature in 7 days from sowing.

All parts of the plant are very hairy. Said to be a sterile hybrid between G. platypetalum and G. ibericum subsp. ibericum; time and place of its origin are unknown (P. Yeo, Hardy Geraniums).

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' has petals that are "white with a tinge of pink at the base of the blade" ( Peter F. Yeo, Hardy Geraniums).

A dwarf alpine species from W. China that is perfect for the rock garden but very hard to find (unfortunately).

Tends to be lower growing than Geranium sanguineum.

A difficult alpine to make happy in cultivation.

Extremely floriferous and hardy; useful groundcover.

An attractive alpine.

Very hardy and colourful.

Hardy in zone 3 and useful for late, colourful bloom.

Very hardy and useful for its late bloom.

This alpine has very unusual foliage for a Silene; very attractive red calyces.

Suitable for alpine gardens; does well in tufa.