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Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' (Geranium 'White-Ness')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'

Other names: Geranium 'White-Ness', Geranium macrorrhizum 'Mount Olympus White', Geranium macrorrhizum 'Mount Olympus'


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Genus: Geranium

Variety or cultivar: 'White-Ness' _ G. macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' is a semi-evergreen perennial with rounded, pale-green scented leaves. From late-spring to mid-summer, it bears pure white flowers with long, yellow-tipped stamens. An easy plant to grow, good for ground cover.

Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' is: Semi evergreen

Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer

Foliage: Pale-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Leaves are scented

Habit: Clump-forming, Mat Forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Capsid bug , Sawflies , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Downy mildew , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Remove stems once flowered and old leaves to encourage the production of new leaves and flowers. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' (Geranium 'White-Ness') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting

Cultivation: Easy to grow in most soils in sun or shade. Tolerates dry shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Comment from Nicola

Geranium 'White-Ness' has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.

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