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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

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.
Zn 3. Low growing with deep magenta flowers.

Gardening facts about Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' plant

How to Grow Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 24"-48"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

3a-9b

Size

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Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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