Geranium pyrenaicum 'Alba': White Hedgerow Cranesbill

Geranium pyrenaicum 'Alba' is a pure white-flowered form of the Hedgerow or Pyrenees Cranesbill. This biennial or short-lived perennial forms a rosette of deeply divided, hairy leaves, sending up branching stems to 2-3 feet tall. From late spring through summer, it produces an abundance of small, five-petaled white flowers with notched petals. It has a light, airy presence that suits cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and informal borders.

Plant Profile

This cranesbill grows easily in sun or part shade and well-drained soil. It self-seeds freely but not aggressively, often popping up in charming, unexpected places. Deadheading can prolong flowering and limit self-seeding if desired. It is a lovely, low-maintenance plant for naturalistic schemes, attracting pollinators with its accessible nectar.