Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
$28.99
Geranium sanguineum Max Frei forms a low mat of dark green foliage with pink summer flowers for ground cover, edging, and gravel gardens.
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Description
Geranium sanguineum Max Frei forms a compact, spreading mat of deeply lobed dark green leaves with pink flowers in summer. Its low growth suits ground cover, border fronts, gravel gardens, and underplanting.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile soil that drains well. Remove flowered stems and old leaves after flowering to encourage fresh growth.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Geranium cinereum Max Frei, Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Mat-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Ground cover planting, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Bloodred Geranium, Bloody Cranesbill Geranium, Bloody Geranium |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23018268, ZGERSAMFO0001G, 100-4370, 201927530, 141270, 201921063, 201812889, 201784562 |
| Usps | Pink summer flowers pair with deeply lobed dark green leaves., Its compact mat works as ground cover or edging., Grow in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Divide in spring or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring. |
| Pests | Watch for vine weevil, capsid bugs, and sawflies. |
| Diseases | Downy mildew and powdery mildew may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove flowered stems and old leaves after flowering to encourage fresh growth. |
| Watering instructions | Water moderately and keep the soil well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade. |
| Common Name | Max Frei Cranesbill |