Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) | Long-Blooming Ground Cover

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Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum

A cold-hardy, long-blooming ground cover with vibrant magenta-purple flowers, fragrant foliage, and brilliant red fall color.

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Description

Geranium sanguineum is a beloved, long-blooming perennial ground cover prized for its vibrant magenta-purple flowers, fragrant foliage, and excellent fall color. This hardy, clump-forming plant spreads slowly by runners to form a dense, mounding mat of deeply lobed, dark green, aromatic leaves. From late spring through early fall, it produces an abundance of small, saucer-shaped, vivid magenta-purple flowers with prominent darker veins, creating a colorful, long-lasting display that attracts butterflies and other pollinators. In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant shades of deep red and burgundy, extending the season of interest. Exceptionally cold-hardy, adaptable to a range of light conditions, and deer resistant, it is an outstanding choice for ground cover, rock gardens, borders, slopes, and containers.

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Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)

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Foliage & Flowers: Deeply lobed, dark green, fragrant leaves; saucer-shaped, vivid magenta-purple flowers with darker veins, blooming from late spring through early fall; foliage turns deep red in fall .
Mature Height: 8-18 inches
Mature Spread: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 3-9 ; Sunset A2-A3, 1-9, 14-24
Core Benefits: Long bloom season (spring to fall), vibrant magenta-purple flowers, fragrant foliage, brilliant red fall color, cold hardy, deer resistant.
Best Uses: Ground cover, rock gardens, borders, slopes, mass plantings, containers, cottage gardens.

Faqs

Q: How long does Bloody Cranesbill bloom?
A: It has a long bloom season, typically from late spring through early fall, providing months of vibrant magenta-purple flowers.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It forms a mounding clump, typically reaching 8-18 inches in height and 1-2 feet in spread, spreading slowly by runners.

Q: Is the foliage fragrant?
A: Yes, the deeply lobed, dark green leaves are aromatic when brushed or crushed.

Q: What is the fall color like?
A: In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant shades of deep red and burgundy, providing a spectacular late-season display.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the most abundant flowering, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours). It will tolerate partial shade but will flower less.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: It prefers regular water but is moderately drought tolerant once established. Water regularly for best flowering and foliage.

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