Bloody Cranesbill
Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum
Geranium sanguineum
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- Perennial plant with reliable year-after-year growth.
- Long-flowering from spring to summer.
- Attracts butterflies and bees for biodiversity.
- Perfect for rock gardens and wall gardens, compact and graceful.
- Low maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Geranium sanguineum Bloody Cranesbill is a hardy, sprawling perennial known for its vibrant magenta flowers and dense, low-growing habit.
Its reliable foliage and long flowering period bring color to sunny borders and rock gardens.
A versatile, natural addition to any palette, it forms a durable ground cover, tolerates drought, and blends with greens and perennials.
Care and Watering
Bloody Cranesbill thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply during dry spells but avoid soggy beds; once established, it tolerates drought and minimal feeding.
Maintenance
Prune after flowering to keep a neat mound and encourage new growth. Remove spent blooms and dead stems to prolong flowering and prevent mildew.
Location
Plant at the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers where it can spill over. It prefers hot, sunny spots and poor to average soil with good drainage.
Tips
Mulch lightly, divide every 3–4 years, and watch for powdery mildew in humid summers. It self-seeds quietly but stays contained with regular deadheading.
Geranium sanguineum 'Bloedooievaarsbek' delivers a sea of deep red flowers that add color and texture in spring and summer. As a charming perennial it forms a playful carpet with fresh foliage.
Popular with butterflies and bees, perfect for geranium arrangements and a striking accent among spring bloomers and summer bloomers.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Group planting., Ground cover., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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