Geranium sanguineum

Also Known As

Bloody Cranesbill
Bloody Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"
W: 20"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Geranium sanguineum plant details

Geranium sanguineum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sanguineum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tough and easily grown perennial, but one that?s pretty enough that it ?should? be difficult!, this wide hummock of graceful, finely-divided foliage produces 1" magenta to pink flowers over a long period. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Zn 3. Magenta flowers. Long bloomer.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This bright geranium is among the most heat and cold tolerant, and carefree, of garden perennials. Early summer flowering lightens a bit during the hottest part of the season. Then with cooler autumn days, the popping pink flowers return and flower robustly right through fall. A midsummer haircut, trimming spent blooms (the "cranesbills") encourages a later season flush. Low growing, dense, easy care and a garden weaver extraordinaire.

By: Leafari

This compact, mound-forming species give a satisfying summer-long display of deep purple-magenta flowers. Smallish, smooth-edged, deeply-divided foliage that turns red in fall.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A slowly spreading, semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. Pure white, saucer shaped, (3cm), flowers are produced for a long period through spring to early summer and again in autumn. The stiff, slender stems clothed in finely dissected dark green leaves will form a dense clump or mix well with other plants, wandering between them.Tough and easy.Cut back hard if looking tired.Excellent!

By: Zephs

New Hampshire Purple. This perennial forms a mound of beautiful deep green foliage covered with reddish purple 1" flowers. It has a extended blooming season starting in late May. Growing 14-16" tall, likes sun to part shade and well drained soil.