GERANIUM sanguineum

Commonly known as Bloody cranesbill

Magenta red
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Stem leaves 2-10cm (2-4in) long are deeply cut into 5-7 sparsely toothed lobes, each with 3 segments. Has few basal leaves
  • Red
    Magenta red
  • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    Veined
  • Height
    20cm (8in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Dense, clump forming perennial with spreading rhizomes.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

GERANIUM sanguineum

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Red colour of stalk joints or the deep-magenta colour of the petals might be the reason for the name for this native. Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses and downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
    Place of origin
    Europe, northern Turkey.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    To 4cm (1½in) across, usually with notched petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Geranium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
20cm (8in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  30cm (12in)
  

Buy Varieties of GERANIUM sanguineum

AWARD
GERANIUM sanguineum 'Album'

GERANIUM sanguineum 'Album'

Bloody cranesbill

white flowers over many weeks

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AWARD
GERANIUM sanguineum 'Striatum'

GERANIUM sanguineum 'Striatum'

Bloody cranesbill

shell-pink flowers with darker veining

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MULTIBUY Any 3+ £12 each
£13.50 each 
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Available again from summer 2024 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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