Overview
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' is a perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to south-eastern Alps and Balkans.
About
Geranium macrorrhizum is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, family Geraniaceae. It is native to the south-eastern Alps and the Balkans.
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About the genus
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Native to
- south-eastern Alps, Balkans
- Fragrance
- aromatic foliage
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness'?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' need?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' grow?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' reaches a height of 0.5 m.
Is Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' hardy in the UK?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Blue Cloud'
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Claridge Druce'Crane's Bill
- Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'Johnson's Blue Cranesbill
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
