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Geranium sanguineum 'Album'

White Bloody Cranesbill

£6.99
£6.99
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a charming, low-growing perennial with pure white flowers and finely cut foliage, ideal for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens.
  • Elegant white flowers with a long blooming period
  • Ideal for dry, poor soils and rock gardens
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun to partial shade

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      June, July, August

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

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    • Why we like this plant

      Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a fantastic choice for adding soft, elegant colour to borders, cottage gardens, and rockeries. Its ability to thrive in dry, poor soils makes it particularly valuable for low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting schemes. With its attractive foliage and long flowering season, it offers continuous interest throughout the growing season.

    • About this plant

      Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a beautiful white-flowered variety of the Bloody Cranesbill, known for its delicate, cup-shaped blooms that contrast elegantly against its finely divided, deep green foliage. Flowering from late spring to early autumn, this compact and hardy perennial forms a dense, spreading mound, making it an excellent choice for edging pathways, filling gaps in borders, or adding brightness to rockeries. Its foliage turns red in autumn, providing additional seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant once established and highly attractive to pollinators, this geranium is a low-maintenance, versatile addition to any garden.

    • Key features

      • Pure white, cup-shaped flowers with delicate veining
      • Compact and spreading habit, ideal for ground cover
      • Finely cut deep green foliage, turning red in autumn
      • Long flowering period from late spring to early autumn
      • Excellent for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Low-growing, spreading, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Moderate moisture; drought tolerant once established

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, rockeries, ground cover, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly areas

    Planting guide

    • Plant in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter
    • Space plants around 30-40cm apart for good coverage
    • Best planted in spring or autumn for strong establishment

    Care tips

    • Trim back lightly after flowering to encourage new growth
    • Water well in dry spells but avoid overwatering
    • Divide every few years to maintain vigour
    • Deadheading can prolong flowering
    • Apply a light mulch in spring to enrich the soil

    Winter care

    • Fully hardy; no winter protection required
    • Foliage may die back in winter; cut back in late autumn or early spring
    • Mulch lightly in colder regions for root insulation