Overview
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' is a mound-forming, spreading, carpeting, mat-forming, trailing perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with rounded, palmately lobed, often aromatic foliage. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens, ground cover and cottage gardens. 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 pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Mound-forming, spreading, carpeting, mat-forming, trailing
- Foliage
- Rounded, palmately lobed, often aromatic
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, rock gardens, ground cover, cottage gardens
- Native to
- south-eastern Alps, Balkans
- Fragrance
- aromatic foliage
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness'
- Propagation
- Semiripe cuttings in summer, seed, division in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness'?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
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. It prefers neutral soil. 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.
How do I propagate Geranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness'?
Semiripe cuttings in summer, seed, division in autumn or spring.
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