Geranium sessiliflorum subsp. novae-zelandiae 'nigrescens'

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Dwarf black cranesbillPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Geraniaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Bronze

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cranesbill, or hardy geraniums, are perennial border plants with saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue. They're easy to grow, thrive in shade and flower for months. Geraniums are popular in cottage garden schemes and offer a long season of pollen and nectar for a number of pollinators, particularly bees.

Geranium sessiliflorum subsp. novae-zelandiae 'Nigrescens' is a rare and unusual geranium that forms a dense mat of semi-evergreen, olive-green/bronze leaves and grey-white to pale yellow flowers in summer. It looks good in a rockery or raised bed or at the front of a border.

Grow Geranium sessiliflorum subsp. novae-zelandiae 'Nigrescens' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering.

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Geranium ‘Sessiliflorum’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Sessiliflorum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Sessiliflorum’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Sessiliflorum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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