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Geranium pratense f. albiflorum Galactic

Geranium pratense f. albiflorum Galactic
Meadow Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium

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Vigorous young plant and appearing to have recovered well.

Stéfanie M., 22/03/2017

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This perennial geranium produces flowers of pure white, with excellent durability. Its corollas are finely veined with translucent silver. It blooms from June to August, forming a luxurious and blooming dome. Its large foliage is already an adornment, becoming magnificent when it turns bronze in autumn. It is a plant with a rustic character, a sturdy perennial for all gardens, in fresh and rich soil.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Perennial Geranium pratense 'Galactic', also known as 'Galactic' meadow geranium, offers pure white flowers with excellent durability. Its corollas are finely veined with translucent silver. It blooms from June to August, forming a lavish and flowery dome. Its large foliage is already a decoration, becoming magnificent when it turns bronze in autumn. It is a plant with a rustic character, a robust perennial for all gardens, in cool and rich soil.

 

Geranium pratense f.albiflorum 'Galactic' belongs to the Geraniaceae family. It is an albino form of the meadow geranium, which is found over a vast territory, from western Europe to western China. This robust species is found in wet meadows, along roadsides, and in mown meadows. 'Galactic' has a bushy tufted habit, reaching a height and width of 80 cm (32in), with rapid growth. It flowers from June to August, at the top of branched stems, and often blooms again in September. Its flowers, with a diameter of 30 to 35 mm (1in), are pure white, greener towards the center, and marked with fine translucent and speckled veins, with pale yellow anthers blending well in the heart of the flower. The foliage is deciduous, composed of large polygonal, lobed and dentate leaves, medium green, measuring 20 cm (8in) long, almost all along the robust and villous stems. The foliage takes on a lovely hue in autumn.

 

Like many other species of perennial geraniums, Geranium pratense and its varieties thrive in a nature-friendly garden and are superb plants that provide nectar and pollen for numerous insects such as butterflies, bees, bumblebees, etc. It is a tall plant ideal for a cottage garden, in flower beds, along pathways, on slopes, in a flowery meadow. For example, pair it with the clematis 'Hagley Hybrid', which has large pink flowers and blooms alongside it.

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Geranium pratense f. albiflorum Galactic (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium pratense f. albiflorum Galactic (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

pratense f. albiflorum

Cultivar

Galactic

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Meadow Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference905911

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Planting and care

In nature, Geranium pratense thrives in woods and on hillsides in areas with annual mowing. It prefers a sunny exposure and a fresh, rich, rather chalky soil. In very heavy soil, mix leaf compost with garden soil. In a dry environment, it is more susceptible to powdery mildew. It tolerates partial shade well, although it will be less floriferous. After flowering, it is advisable to cut back the stems and leaves to ground level to prevent excessive self-seeding and to promote new foliage or even a new flowering in autumn.
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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, well drained

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, it is wise to cut back the stems and leaves to ground level in order to prevent excessive sowing and to promote new foliage, or even a new flowering in autumn. Cut back the plant no later than the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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