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Geranium richardsonii

Geranium richardsonii
Richardson's Geranium, White Geranium

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This little-known North American botanical perennial geranium forms a spreading clump of large, deeply divided and palmate bright green leaves, and offers a bright flowering, with well-opened corollas, in violet, very pale pink or white, veined with mauve, from early summer until autumn. It is a hardy plant, to be used without moderation in a country garden, in rather moist soil.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Perennial Geranium richardsonii is a little-known, but robust and highly resistant botanical species from North America. It forms a spreading clump of large, deeply cut and palmate leaves in a bright green colour, and offers a bright flowering with small, open corollas in shades of violet, very pale pink or white, veined with wine-red, from early summer to autumn. It is a very hardy plant, suitable for use in a wild garden, in a rather moist and even chalky soil.

 

Perennial Geranium richardsonii belongs to the Geraniaceae family. This plant is native to western North America from Alaska to New Mexico, where it can be found in a number of habitats, especially mountains and forests. It is a sticky perennial herb, ranging in height from 20 to 80 centimeters (8 to 32 inches). The plant grows from a tough, woody taproot and older plants develop rhizomes. Its semi-evergreen leaves can reach up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) in width and are usually divided into five segments, each segment being further subdivided into small rounded or pointed lobes. Flowering occurs from May to September if the soil remains moist. Each flower has 5 pointed sepals hidden by 5 rounded petals, forming a corolla that is 2 to 3 cm (1in) wide. The color of the petals varies from satin white to violet, but they are always veined with purple or wine-red. 

 

Ideally, plant it in a shaded location or away from direct sunlight, in moist but well-drained soil, in wildflower beds or natural areas of the garden where it will eventually form a good ground cover. To accompany its flowering until the winter, it can be paired with 'Mönch' Aster, Jindai Tatarian Aster, or 'Moonbeam' Coreopsis, or other natural-looking plants such as variegated ivy or small grasses. It is also stunning for bordering a sunny path, in a fresh rockery, or at the base of clematis. It can even be grown in a large pot.

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Geranium richardsonii (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium richardsonii (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium richardsonii (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

richardsonii

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Richardson's Geranium, White Geranium

Origin

North America

Product reference808191

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Planting and care

The perennial Richardson's geranium grows in ordinary, limestone, sandy, humus-rich soil that remains moist. It appreciates shady positions, tolerates partial shade but dreads the harsh sunlight that would scorch its foliage. It is not greatly affected by competition from the roots of perennials or bushes. After flowering, remove faded flowers to prevent plants from exhausting themselves by producing seeds, and prune dry stems.

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Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, free draining, humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, remove faded flowers to prevent the plants from exhausting themselves by producing seeds, and prune the dry stems.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time October
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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