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  • GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'
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    GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'

    Commonly known as Cranesbill

     AWARD
    White flowers. Rhubarb-scented leaves
     
    Plant Details
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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-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      7-lobed, toothed, sticky basal leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      1.1m (3½ft)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial. Clusters of erect, flat flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with slightly reflexed petals and prominent stamens. Leaves colour well in autumn
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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