Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geranium phaeum 'Album' is a fantastic cranesbill geranium, useful for growing in shade. It forms a dense, weed-suppressing matt of green, deeply lobed leaves, from which small, nodding, white flowers with yellow centres appear on tall stems, from late spring to early summer.

It's ideal for growing in woodland planting schemes, among ferns or under deciduous trees.

For best results grow Geranium phaeum 'Album' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to shade. Cut back plants after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyesyesyes
Pruneyesyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Geranium ‘Album’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Album’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Album’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Album’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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