Geranium sanguineum 'Album' (Bloody cranesbill 'Album') — Trailing

Overview

Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Geranium sanguineum 'Album' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover and containers. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

About

Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its trailing habit and deciduous foliage. It typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soil and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered aspects. It offers seasonal interest from summer through to winter and requires low maintenance.

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, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium sanguineum 'Album' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Borders, Ground cover, Containers
Native to: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium sanguineum 'Album'

Cultivation: Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types; requires moist but well-drained soil; low maintenance; suitable for borders, ground cover, and containers.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth; remove dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Propagation: Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Geranium sanguineum 'Album'?

Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types; requires moist but well-drained soil; low maintenance; suitable for borders, ground cover, and containers.

Where is the best place to plant Geranium sanguineum 'Album'?

Geranium sanguineum 'Album' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geranium sanguineum 'Album' need?

Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.