Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Geraniaceae Family
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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.
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.
Plant Data
Mature Size
8 - 12 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance
Medium -
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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