Geranium macrorrhizum album

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album' is a beautiful and versatile perennial that gives your garden a sophisticated look. Also known as the large root geranium, this hardy geranium is distinguished by its striking, bright white flowers that bloom from May to July. The flowers have a delicate, sheer appearance and provide an elegant contrast to the dark green, glossy foliage.

With a height of about 30 to 40 cm and a spread of 45 to 60 cm, Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album' is ideal for the foreground of borders, as a ground cover, or in rock gardens. The plant forms dense, decorative clumps and offers a beautiful colour accent in the garden. The foliage has an attractive autumn colour, with the leaves changing to warm shades of orange and red, adding extra seasonal charm.

This geranium is low-maintenance and copes well with a wide range of soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Before planting, it is advisable to soak the roots in water for 3-6 hours to help the plant become more established. Then plant the roots shallowly (1-2 cm deep) in a sunny to lightly shaded location. Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album' also tolerates dry conditions and can function well as ground cover under trees or in hard-to-reach areas.

With its elegant white flowers, attractive autumn colour and easy care, Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album' is an excellent choice to enhance your garden with long-lasting and low-maintenance beauty.