Geranium 'Coombland White'

Overview and Key Characteristics

Geranium 'Coombland White' is a beautiful and delicate-looking hardy Cranesbill, known for its pure white flowers with subtle veining and softly rounded petals. A standout for lightening up shaded borders, its mounding habit, long blooming season, and fine-textured foliage make it a lovely addition to both formal and informal gardens.

This cultivar is a white-flowered form within the Geranium clarkei or oxonianum group, often used for its ability to provide a soft contrast among darker perennials and shrubs.

• Botanical Name: Geranium 'Coombland White'

• Common Name: Hardy Cranesbill

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Height & Spread: 30–40 cm tall × 45–60 cm wide

• Flowers: Bright white, lightly veined, 2–3 cm across

• Foliage: Deeply lobed, mid-green with fine texture

• Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn (May to September)

• Habit: Compact, bushy, and spreading

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7 – withstands -20°C and below)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Ideal for lightly shaded spots, such as the edges of woodland or beneath deciduous shrubs

• Avoid deep shade for best flower display

Soil

• Grows well in moist, well-drained soil

• Tolerates a range of soil types: loam, sandy, or clay (if improved)

• Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

• Incorporate organic matter for better drainage and moisture retention

Watering, Feeding, and General Maintenance

Watering

• Keep evenly moist during the first growing season to establish

• Tolerates brief dry spells once mature but prefers consistent moisture during flowering

• Mulch in spring to conserve water and reduce weed competition

Feeding

• Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to support flowering

• Not a heavy feeder—excessive fertiliser can reduce bloom performance

Pruning and Deadheading

• Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering

• In midsummer, if plants become leggy or untidy, cut back by half to stimulate new growth and possible rebloom

• In late autumn or early spring, cut back dead foliage to ground level

Seasonal Notes and Propagation

• Long flowering from May into early autumn makes it a valuable addition for sustained colour

• Dividing clumps every 3–4 years helps maintain vigour and shape

• Can be propagated by division or softwood cuttings in spring

Garden Uses and Companion Planting

Geranium 'Coombland White' brings elegance and brightness to any planting scheme. Its white blooms stand out in twilight or shaded areas, making it excellent for moon gardens or white-themed borders.

Ideal Planting Locations

• Mixed perennial borders

• Underplanting roses or shrubs

• Cottage gardens and naturalistic beds

• Front-of-border plantings

• Containers or raised beds

Good Companions

• Salvia nemorosa, Campanula, and Astrantia for contrasting forms

• Alchemilla mollis and Nepeta for soft cottage garden combinations

• Heuchera, Brunnera, and Tiarella in partially shaded borders

• Pairs beautifully with darker blooms like purple Alliums or deep-pink Dianthus

Key Benefits and Selling Points

• Pure white blooms create a calm, elegant effect

• Long flowering period with minimal care

• Tolerates partial shade, ideal for tricky spots

• Compact and tidy habit, suitable for borders or containers

• Pollinator-friendly, supporting bees and hoverflies

• Easy to grow, low-maintenance, and reliable year after year

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