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Geranium L. Crane's Bill · Ornamentals · bred by Robin Moss|Cyril Foster

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms neat, symmetrical, and dense mounds. The leaves have a characteristic scent. The flowers are characterized by the presence of magenta-pink veins and a distinct central eye.

Flowering usually occurs during the summer period, from June to July, with possible extension until October. The variety possesses drought tolerance and winter hardiness corresponding to USDA zones 5–8, withstanding frosts down to –17°C.

The plant is used in decorative gardening for landscaping alpine gardens, rock gardens, borders, and for cultivation in containers as a groundcover crop.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Robin Moss|Cyril Foster 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Robin Moss|Cyril Foster 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Robin Moss|Cyril Foster 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20022168
Active
  1. Application filed 23 December 2002
  2. Registered 23 May 2005
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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