Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'

Also Known As

New Hampshire Purple Bloody Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' plant details

Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous 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 'New Hampshire Purple'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Low growing with deep magenta flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Purple-rose flowers bloom in profusion in spring and then in waves throughout the summer. Plants form a vigorous, long-blooming, spreading mound. Useful at the front of the border where this geranium will weave nicely into its neighbours or as a groundcover. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.