Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum

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Overview

The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8. It boasts a low mound of fine-textured foliage, reaching up to 12-18 inches high and spreading about 24 inches wide. From late spring to midsummer, vibrant magenta-pink blooms, about 1.5 inches in diameter, adorn the plant. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil, making it ideal for borders and rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — It boasts a low mound of fine-textured foliage

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — When mature, it typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — inch-wide flowers bloom profusely from late spring into midsummer

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — reaching up to 12-18 inches high and spreading about 24 inches wide

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — From late spring to midsummer, vibrant magenta-pink blooms, about 1.5 inches in diameter, adorn the plant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — the plant flourishes in full sun to part shade conditions and prefers well-drained soil

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — It boasts a low mound of fine-textured foliage

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — When mature, it typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — inch-wide flowers bloom profusely from late spring into midsummer

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — reaching up to 12-18 inches high and spreading about 24 inches wide

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — From late spring to midsummer, vibrant magenta-pink blooms, about 1.5 inches in diameter, adorn the plant

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — making it ideal for borders and rock gardens

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — scientifically known as Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — is a vivacious perennial that brings a splash of color to any landscape design with its showy

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — mounding habit and can be strategically planted to control erosion

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — Additionally, it is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a reliable choice for areas with active wildlife

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — To ensure continuous growth and flowering, deadheading spent blooms is recommended

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — <br><br>With its low maintenance nature

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — the Bloody Cranesbill is an excellent addition to borders

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — or as an underplanting for taller perennials or shrubs

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — The Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a hardy perennial, flourishing in zones 3-8; from late spring to

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — pink flowers in the garden

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — colorful foreground in any landscape design

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — providing a beautifully textured

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum) — It boasts a low mound of fine-textured foliage; inch-wide flowers bloom profusely from late spring into midsummer

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