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Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

Also Known As

  • Hardy Geranium
  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' plant details

Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More refined than his parent (or at least he thinks he is!), Max is indeed a more compact hummock with deeper magenta flower and similar attractively divided foliage. S/M
A neat, compact plant absolutely massed with rich deep lavender-magenta flowers, slightly cupped with ruffled edges. Good coloured dark-green foliage is small and firm with deep, palmate lobing. Long-blooming from spring through early fall.

Gardening facts about Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' plant

How to Grow Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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