Geranium sanguineum
bloody cranesbill
A hardy, bushy, spreading, rhizomatous perennial to 20cm, with palm-shaped, narrowly lobed green leaves. Vivid magenta-pink flowers with darker veining appear from June through to August. A great choice for a rock garden or effective as groundcover
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Geranium can be annuals, biennials and perennials, herbaceous or evergreen, with rounded, usually palmately lobed or divided leaves, and lax inflorescences of rounded, 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, N Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For best growth and flowering, plant in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, basal cuttings or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Pests
May be susceptble to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew and powdery mildews
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