Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'

Also Known As

Bloody Cranesbill
John Elsley Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 15"-24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley' plant details

Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the garden of Alan Bloom in England (via Wayside Gardens), this pretty and undemanding new Geranium makes a neat carpet of intricately-lobed leaves with eye-catching 3/4" flowers of clear carmine-pink in early summer. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The tight, low growing habit and dark rose-pink blooms held over dark green, lobed foliage set this G. sanguineum apart from the rest. Plants bloom from June to September and are exceptionally hardy.