Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. An ideal plant for informal situations due to its ability to seed itself profusely. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium robertianum ‘Album’
An ideal plant for informal situations due to its ability to seed itself profusely
	
	
	Category: Annuals
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Geranium | 
|---|---|
| Species | robertianum | 
| Varietry | 'Album' | 
| Common Name | Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill | 
| Flower Colour | white | 
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Herbaceous | 
| Height | 20cm | 
| Family | Geraniaceae | 
| Spread | 20cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | April, August | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs, Mulch to keep roots cool | 
| Border | Woodland | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth | 
| Pruning Time | After flowering | 
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Vine weevils | 
| Maintenance | Dead heading, Mulch, Feed, Keep free from weeds | 
| Propagation | Seed | 
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