Geranium sanguineum
bloody cranesbill
- Most common species of geranium grown in the U.S.
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 9-18 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades, White Shades
Purchase options for bloody cranesbill
- Size: #1 -
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$24.00
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Add To CartThis features white-hairy trailing stems and deeply cut dark green foliage. Its solitary, magenta to purple-crimson flowers (1.5” across) bloom primarily in May and June, with sporadic reblooms in summer. Come fall, the foliage transforms into vibrant red hues after the first frost. One of the most popular geraniums in U.S. gardens, it offers long-lasting beauty and resilience.
Growing Tips for Geranium sanguineum
Grows best in well-drained soil with full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought but thrives in moist, humusy soil. Shear after flowering to revitalize.