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meadow cranesbill 'Silver Queen'

Geranium pratense var. pratense f. albiflorum 'Silver Queen'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Silver Queen' is a clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall, with deeply-cut, lobed leaves and, in summer, pale blue flowers with contrasting black anthers and translucent veins

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by division in spring or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Pests

Can suffer from vine weevil larvae, sawflies, slugs or snails

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years