Geranium sanguineum 'Alpenglow'

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Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Bloody Cranesbill

Cup-shaped, lavender-pink flowers appear above a carpet of deeply lobed, green foliage from late spring thru midsummer. This is an especially strong grower and long-blooming selection, and it will benefit from being deadheaded.

The intricately cut leaves are green for most of the season but earn their namesake from the brilliant crimson-red they turn in fall.

This species is so adaptable that it handles both hot summer and cold winter climates with ease.

Height:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

G. sanguinum is one of the most adapatable species in this genus. Though it prefers moist, well-drained soil, it will also tolerate periods of drought once established. For this reason, it is a good choice for southern gardens.

Bloody Cranesbill will grow in full sun or part shade. In too much shade, however, the habit will be less compact and fewer flowers will be produced.

Geraniums are generally considered pest free. They are also resistant to walnut toxicity. They require little care once established, but may be divided every 3-4 years.

Fun Facts

The commmon name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.

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