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GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'
Commonly known as Cranesbill

White flowers. Rhubarb-scented leaves
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Good to know
Makes good groundcover in shade. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe. Greece. Collected from Mount Olympus by Ness Botanic Gardens -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.7-lobed, toothed, sticky basal leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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White
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
1.1m (3½ft) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Clusters of erect, flat flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with slightly reflexed petals and prominent stamens. Leaves colour well in autumn
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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