Geranium sanguineum 'Album'
bloody cranesbill
This pretty cranesbill is smothered with pure white, cup shaped flowers from May though to June.
Thriving in full sun or partial shade, Geranium sanguineum 'Album' quickly forms loose hummocks of deeply cut, dark green leaves, which is valuable for suppressing weeds.
Try it as part of a cottage garden scheme or towards the front of a mixed border.
Thriving in full sun or partial shade, Geranium sanguineum 'Album' quickly forms loose hummocks of deeply cut, dark green leaves, which is valuable for suppressing weeds.
Try it as part of a cottage garden scheme or towards the front of a mixed border.
How to care for Geranium sanguineum Album:
This Geranium is a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, where its deeply lobed foliage and vibrant magenta-pink flowers create long-lasting interest.
Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, though occasional deep watering in dry periods can boost flowering.
Deadheading spent blooms encourages further flushes of flowers, and in midsummer, rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded by removing old flowered stems and leaves.
In autumn, lightly trim back to maintain a tidy shape, but leave some foliage for winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, though occasional deep watering in dry periods can boost flowering.
Deadheading spent blooms encourages further flushes of flowers, and in midsummer, rejuvenate plants that are beginning to look jaded by removing old flowered stems and leaves.
In autumn, lightly trim back to maintain a tidy shape, but leave some foliage for winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
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.
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