The Pelargonium Alpin – Glacier White variety embodies alpine purity in all its splendor. This zonal pelargonium stands out with its immaculate, bright, almost luminous white bloom, evoking eternal snows suspended in the high-altitude air. Each delicately double flower forms dense spheres, like snowflakes frozen in time, capturing and reflecting the summer light.

The foliage, a deep, slightly velvety green, provides a backdrop for this striking whiteness. The discreet dark central zone of the foliage accentuates the contrast with the flowers, enhancing their graphic presence, whether in pots or in flowerbeds.

General characteristics

Type: Annual (not hardy, to be renewed each season)
Height: Approximately 25–45 cm
Width: Variable, adapts to containers and flowerbeds
Flowering: May to October, generous and regular
Flowers: Double, in tight balls, pure white, without nuances
Foliage: Dark green, zoned, soft and dense to the touch

Growing conditions

Exposure: Full sun essential (6 hrs min. per day)
Soil: Light, rich in humus, perfectly drained
Hardiness: Not hardy – protect from frost or grow as an annual
Note: In hot climates, partial shade in the afternoon can help preserve the whiteness of the flowers

Maintenance

• Moderate but regular watering (without soaking the roots)

• Remove faded flowers to stimulate continuous blooming

• Liquid fertilizer rich in potash every 10–15 days during the season

• Light pruning to encourage branching

Uses

Ideal for:

• Hanging baskets, tubs, borders or monochrome pots

• Elegant contrasts with dark foliage or vibrant flowers

• Wedding decorations or terraces with chic and refined atmospheres

• Floral arrangements with cool or minimalist tones

The Pelargonium Alpin – Glacier White is more than just an ornamental plant: it’s a style statement, a moment of light in the exuberance of summer colors. Easy to grow, yet resolutely sophisticated, it will appeal to lovers of visual freshness and graphic gardens.