Geranium pratense var. pratense f. albiflorum 'Laura' (PBR)
cranesbill
A new and excellent fully-double, pure white flowered form of the meadow cranesbill, bred by geranium enthusiast Christine Morley. In bloom from late spring to early summer and attractive to bees and other pollinators, ‘Laura’ is a clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial with mid-green, deeply divided, lobed leaves on stems.
How to care for Geranium pratense var. pratense f. albiflorum 'Laura' (PBR):
Plant ‘Laura’ with a scoop of well-rotted compost in the planting hole, water in at time of planting and continue to do this until established. In midsummer rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded, by removing old flowered stems and leaves. Lift and divide large colonies in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
