Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Cranesbill

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.230.200

The shorter selections of Cranesbill Geranium are valuable edging or rock garden plants. This species forms a bushy mound of fine-textured green foliage, bearing a bright display of magenta-pink flowers in late spring, well into the summer. Plants stand up well to a wide range of soil and climate conditions, including hot, humid weather. Easily divided in spring or fall. One of the best choices for massed plantings, filling in quickly to create a bushy groundcover. Often shows good bronzy-red fall colour.

Further details for
Geranium sanguineum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Small

Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches

Foot Traffic
Light

Growth Rate
Medium