Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum): Heat-Tolerant Magenta Blooms

Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) covers itself in delicate magenta-pink upward-facing blossoms over a long period. Deeply divided leaves add texture to the rounded form.

Noteworthy Features

Papery magenta flowers with darker veins and ferny leaves. Shows heat tolerance.

Culture & Propagation

Full sun to part shade, moist but well-drained soil. Sow seed in cold frame when ripe; divide in spring or fall.

Quick Reference

• Height/Spread: 6–12 in.
• Growth Habit: Spreads
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Colors: Pink, purple
• Attributes: Showy flowers
• Uses: Beds, borders, ground covers, cottage/rock gardens