Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei')
jer-AY-nee-um san-GWIN-ee-um 'Max Frei'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Geraniaceae Family
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Available May 9
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#1 gallon |
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$10.65 |
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Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill is known for its deep pink flowers that bloom sporadically all summer, adding vibrant color to your garden. As the season progresses, it also showcases great fall color, making it a lovely choice for year-round interest. |
Geranium sanguineum, commonly known as bloody cranesbill, is a hardy perennial that thrives in various garden settings. This plant features striking, deep pink to magenta flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, adding vibrant color to borders and rock gardens. Its attractive, deeply lobed foliage turns a rich red in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Geranium sanguineum is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity in their landscapes.
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Pros
Geraniums are known to repel earworms, cabbageworms, and Japanese beetles. Because of this, the best companion plants for geraniums are those that are prone to suffering from them, like corn, roses, grapes, and cabbage.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
8 - 12 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Fall Color, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Europe, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repel Unwanted Pests, Repels Unwanted Insects, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Bloom Period |
May to September
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Flower Color |
Deep pink
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Most Popular Plants |
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More Info from Experts |
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Commonly Planted with...
Corn, Grapes, Cabbage, Roses, Catmint, Salvia, Lavender, Echinacea, Coreopsis, Daylilies, Yarrow, Sedum
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Photos of This with...
Ice Dance Sedge,
Eastern Redbud,
Red Knockout Shrub Rose
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