Geranium sanguineum
Botanical Name
Geranium sanguineum
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
6 to 12 inches
Width
12 to 24 inches
Flowers
Late Spring to Early Summer: magenta, lavender, white, pink
Fall Color
Red
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
With a hedge clipper, trim back to basal foliage after the main flower display or when the leaves are spotted, discolored or unkempt. Division can be made by digging and lifting portions of the outer edge of the plant. Drought tolerant once established.
Problems
Occasional leaf spot or rust.
Varieties to Consider
'Album' - white flowers, 10-12"
'Elspeth' - pink flowers, nice red fall color
'Jubilee Pink' - pink flowers, 12"