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

'Max Frei' is 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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