Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Cranesbill

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Magenta flowers bloom in spring and sporadically all summer.
'Max Frei' is one of the very versatile sanguineum species. It is semi-evergreen and has exceptional fall color. A fantastic border, groundcover or rock garden plant.

Height

8-10 Inches

Spread

12-15 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

When to Divide

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

Good Companions

Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera), American Alumroot (Heuchera ), Variegated Japanese Sedge (Carex oshimensis)

Characteristics & Attributes

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