Cranesbill

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

Description

Mat-forming, compact and vigorous, 45 × 100cm wide. Leaves 8.5 × 9cm wide, greyish yellow green 147B. White, single flowers held well above foliage, to 2cm, petals overlapping, flat. Long drooping anthers, white filament and golden yellow stamens. Flowering prolifically, with numerous small flowers, from 25 May 06 to 28 June 06, peaking during the first to third weeks of June. Bright green calyces, apple-green buds and a pure white flower, complemented by a pale leaf; the best white selection; neat shape and masses of flower, which die well. Excellent for a dry, shady place, the white flower 'jumping out at you'; perfect for a shaded woodland setting.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics