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Annual Biennial

Geranium robertianum 'Celtic White'
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An annual or biennial, to around 30cm, forming a rosette of aromatic green leaves divided into deeply lobed leaflets. Small, starry white flowers are produced in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Geranium can be annuals, biennials and perennials, herbaceous or evergreen, with rounded, usually palmately lobed or divided leaves, and lax inflorescences of rounded, 5-petalled flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in sun or shade in any soil. It can be useful for ground cover in shaded areas, but self-seeds readily, with the potential to become a nuisance if not kept in check. See herb robert for further information and advice on how to control

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Plants often self-seed in place, though less vigorously than the species

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions

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