Double Jewel

Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel'

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The distinctive white blooms of Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel' make this a 'must have' variety for any hardy Geranium enthusiast. Elegant rosettes of white petals are suffused with mauve-pink at the centre to create a beautiful contrast. The blooms are borne from early summer above a loose mound of finely cut foliage. This charming perennial is ideal for plugging gaps at the front of herbaceous borders, and blends effortlessly into cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12").

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitClump-forming
Foliage typeDeciduous

Suitability: Borders, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens, Ground cover, Pots, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Underplanting roses and shrubs
Position: Container Garden, Ground Cover
Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Clay, Loam
Hardiness: H7 [-20] Very Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Mature height: 0.1–0.5 m
Mature spread: 0.5–1 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Purple, White
Genus: Geranium, Pratense

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H7 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

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