Geranium sanguineum 'Ankum's Pride'

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Cranesbill

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Cup-shaped bright pink blooms with purple veining.
Foliage turns beautiful shades of red in the fall.

Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Called 'Cranesbill' because the seed capsule resembles a crane's long bill.

Bloom Time

May-June and sporadically all summer

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Can withstand a good measure of shade as well as full sun.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Columbine (Aquilegia ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Containers
• Ground Cover
• Fragrant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained