Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

Also Known As

Geranium 'Lancastriense'
Geranium 'Prostratum'
Geranium sanguin. striatum
Geranium Sanguineum stratum
Bloody Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium sanguineum var. striatum plant details

Geranium sanguineum var. striatum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cottage garden, edging plant, fall color, fragrant foliage, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low-growing, groundcover form, only 6-12" high, with large clear-pink flowers marked with dark-red veins, and dissected leaves. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deservedly popular selection with soft pink flowers in May-June and sporadically over the summer. 8-10" spreading slowly.

By: Avant Gardens

A light pink flowering sport of the classic sanguineum geranium, this mounding perennial is compact, just 6-8" tall, making it ideal for edgings. Also sold as 'Prostratum' and 'Lancastriense', stratum is a low maintenance winner, thrives in a wide range of light conditions and responds to autumn frosts with foliage that turns an attractive red. Pink blooms are accented with showy red veins. Has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (i.e. it's been trialed and judged by horticultural experts at one of the world's most prestigious gardening societies).

By: Leafari

Blush pink flowers with purple veining on the petals. Very pretty if the same purple is picked up in a neighbour. 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dwarf form to 10" tall with a low, compact habit and light pink, heavily veined flowers from spring to summer. Foliage shows good autumn tints. Excellent choice for rock gardens or as a foreground plant in perennial borders. Most soils with full sun.