Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'
SKU
00523
Brilliant magenta-purple blooms stand out against the rich green, deeply lobed foliage. Blooms continuously from late spring through summer. The foliage turns crimson red in the fall. An excellent choice for adding vibrant color to rock and alpine gardens, patio containers, and mixed borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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- 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, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Gift Plant |
| 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
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