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    Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead'

    Also Known As

    • Geranium sanguineum 'Nanum'
    • Bloody Cranesbill
    • Nanum Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead' plant details

    Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Noted for its low, compact habit, 'Nanum' has rose-red summertime flowers and is reputed to be deer resistant. Plants grow to 12" tall and 18" wide.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead' plant

    How to Grow Geranium sanguineum 'Little Bead'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    aka Geranium 'Rozanne', Geranium 'Rozannie', Rozanne Hardy Geranium, Rozanne's Cranesbill

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-32"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Geranium richardsonii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Geranium maculatum

    aka Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, Wood Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Geranium maculatum close-up, flower by H. Zell
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    Geranium phaeum

    aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Geranium phaeum flower by Teun Spaans
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    Geranium 'Elke'

    aka Geranium sanguineum 'Elke', Elke Bloody Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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