Spessart Bigroot Geranium, Scented Cranesbill

Spessart Bigroot Geranium, Scented Cranesbill

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'

This spreading perennial bears fragrant white flowers in spring.

  • White flowers are produced in spring, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Spreading clump, reaching 45 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
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Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.4 – 0.45
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Landscape Uses
Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to dry, shady conditions. Macrorrhizum cultivars require little pruning to maintain their shape throughout the season. A light pruning may be necessary to remove flower stems. Spreads by shallow rhizomes.

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