Big-root crane's bill 'Witoshia'

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Witoshia' | Also known as: Cranesbill 'Witoshia', Bigroot cranesbill 'Witoshia', Balkan cranesbill 'Witoshia', Rock cranesbill 'Witoshia' | Rating: 0 votes | Print / Pdf

Geranium macrorrhizum is an herbaceous perennial. It starts flowering during late spring and can continue for four weeks, producing a plethora of pink, apple scented flowers during the month. G. macrorrhizum is a great plant for dense groundcover, and will tolerate full sun and dry conditions, making it an ideal specimen for drought resistant gardens. It’s best suited to sunny or partially shady conditions where the soil is well-drained yet moist. It has scented foliage, making it ideal for the edges of borders where it’ll be brushed when walking by. It also works well in containers.

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Plant
Known dangers?
  • no
Height [m]
  • 0.15 - 0.25
Spread [m]
  • 0.3
Dominant flower colour
  • Pink
Flower Fragrance
  • No, neutral please
Flowering seasons
  • Early summer
  • Mid summer
  • Late summer
Foliage in spring
  • Green
Foliage in summer
  • Green
Foliage in Autumn
  • Green
Foliage in winter
  • Green
Propagation methods
  • seed
  • basal cuttings
  • division
  • root cuttings
Growth habit
  • Creeping
Environment
Acidity
  • Acidic
  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
Hardiness zone
  • Z5-9
Winter temperatures [°C]
  • -29 - -1
Moisture
  • well-drained
  • well-drained but frequently watered
Soil type
  • sandy
  • Clay
  • chalky
  • loams
Sun requirements
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered
Usage
Standard category
  • Flowers & bulbs
  • Perennials
Grown for
  • Attractive flowers and easy care
Creative category
  • For Beginners
  • Colours
Garden type
  • Woodland
  • Cottage garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
Garden spaces
  • Flower beds
  • Underplanting
  • Ground cover
Gardening expertise
  • beginner
Time to reach full size
  • 2 to 5 years
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