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GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'
Commonly known as Cranesbill
White flowers. Rhubarb-scented leaves
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowMakes good groundcover in shade. Wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
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Place of originSouthern Europe. Greece. Collected from Mount Olympus by Ness Botanic Gardens
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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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Fully hardy
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread1.1m (3½ft)
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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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full shadeFull sunPartial shade
Geranium - Growing Guide