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White Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum 'Album'

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Overview

The White Geranium, a perennial favorite, features lush foliage and bright white blooms spanning up to 4 inches across. Thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches. Appreciating full sun to partial shade, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate watering. Its vivid flowers offer a classic touch to borders, containers, and as an accent in mixed flower arrangements.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Subtropical

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — features lush foliage and bright white blooms spanning up to 4 inches across

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — each flower cluster nestles atop sturdy; thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — vibrant green hues that provide a striking contrast against the white blossoms; is a captivating, image 45

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — white flowers in the garden; perennial / shrub for full or half, image 49

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Appreciating full sun to partial shade, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate, image 37

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Each leaf is broadly lobed, which adds texture and visual interest to the garden; but regular watering will

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — is a captivating perennial that stands out in any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 0.8333333–1 Ft.
Mature width: 1–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial, Shrub
Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — features lush foliage and bright white blooms spanning up to 4 inches across

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — each flower cluster nestles atop sturdy; thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — vibrant green hues that provide a striking contrast against the white blossoms; is a captivating, image 45

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — white flowers in the garden; perennial / shrub for full or half, image 49

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Appreciating full sun to partial shade, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate, image 37

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Each leaf is broadly lobed, which adds texture and visual interest to the garden; but regular watering will

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — is a captivating perennial that stands out in any landscape design

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — scientifically known as 'Pelargonium x hortorum'; white flowers in the garden

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — perennial / shrub for full or half; it performs best in well-draining soil with a pH ranging from slightly

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Appreciating full sun to partial shade, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate watering

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Appreciating full sun to partial shade, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate, image 54

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — perennial / shrub with white blooms; boasting pristine white blooms, image 50

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — vibrant green hues that provide a striking contrast against the white blossoms

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Its vivid flowers offer a classic touch to borders, containers, and as an accent in mixed flower, image 21

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — but regular watering will ensure a more robust floral display; appreciating full sun to partial shade, this

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — perennial / shrub for full or half; it performs best in well-draining soil with a pH ranging from, image 51

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches; vibrant

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Its vivid flowers offer a classic touch to borders, containers, and as an accent in mixed flower arrangements

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — This Geranium cultivar is favored for its continuous flowering throughout the growing season

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — features lush foliage and bright white blooms spanning up to 4 inches across; its vivid flowers offer a

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — but regular watering will ensure a more robust floral display

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches, image 53

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — Thriving in zones 10-11, it reaches a mature height of 12-24 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches, image 36

White Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album') — It performs best in well-draining soil with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; this

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