Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'
Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | jer-AE-nee-um sang-GWIN-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Summer |
| Design Ideas | A perfect spreading plant whose mat-like habit makes it great in mass or for nooks and crannies in stepping stones or flagstone pavers. The deeply lobed foliage makes a beautiful statement spilling over walls into a waterfall of seasonal color. A good plant in large pots containing patio trees and mixed perennials. A hugely popular rock garden perennial spread on banks or along edges of retaining walls and curbs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Thrift (Dianthus); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Candytuft (Iberis); Sedum (Sedum); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Space 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds until the plants fill in. Prune after flowering to rejuvenate.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant