Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Cranesbill

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Shell pink flowers with dark pink veins. Compact selection with small, deeply cut fragrant leaves. Foliage often turns red in autumn. Prefers protection from hot afternoon sun. Well drained soil is key. (syn `Lancastriense')

Height

6-8"

Spread

12-24"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Group or mass in beds, borders, cottage gardens and rock gardens.

Geranium sanguineum Plant Care:

Shear back mid summer to revitalize foliage and promote fall rebloom.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Bloody Cranesbill Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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