Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' (Bloody Cranesbill)

Bloody Cranesbill 'Max Frei', Bloody Geranium 'Max Frei'

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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 15" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' (Bloody Cranesbill) | Bloody Cranesbill 'Max Frei', Bloody Geranium 'Max Frei' || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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