This European wildflower is a spreading perennial with flowers that are popular with pollinators. It grows to 40cm tall and 50cm across in moist but well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. The flowers are white with pink veins and are produced from May to July.
Prune after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Cranesbill / Geranium asphodeloides
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: May_/ Jun / Jul
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: tbc