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 |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 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