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Perennial Geranium

Lou12Lou12 Posts: 1,149

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a white geranium with a very long flowering period that is not too invasive.

Is there such a thing?

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  • Lou12Lou12 Posts: 1,149

    I should have added, for full sun.

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    Hi Lou12. Yes there is one and it is Geranium clarkei Kashmir White. It will flower all Summer. It does have maroon veins but they don't spoil the 'white' appearance.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    There are lots of whites now, but they tend to be a bit poorer on the flowering front compared to the more colourful ones. 

    I had Kashmir White but it didn't flower all summer for me Ladybird. That may be down to conditions here though. It's a lovely plant image

    I have renardii which has similar  purple veining, but it also has lovely foliage - thick and velvety.

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Not much flowers all summer, it's not in the nature of plants. Some advertised as flowering all summer are a bit sparse outside their proper flowering time. Why not have 2 different ones to follow on

    tbh I'd be bored by the end of summer if the same things had flowered all through

    Last edited: 13 July 2016 12:59:31



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • BobFlannigonBobFlannigon Posts: 619

    I believe once wild geraniums have stopped flowering if you cut them back they'll grow back and flower again in the same year.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    they'll certainly leaf up and some of them will flower again. 



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    You won't find one Lou. How about planting a few different varieties all the same colour.

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