Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'
Botanical profile

Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

Latin name
Geranium 'Max Frei' (blood)
Common name
Cranesbill 'Max Frei'
Type
Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae

A small variety with paler flowers than the species. A rounded cushion-shaped plant for planting in borders or as ground cover around peonies, baptisias, and other perennials with exposed bases.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-September
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Creeping
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Width
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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