Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' - Striatum Cranesbill
Bloody Cranesbill is a dainty perennial with soft, pink cup-shaped flowers blooming from late spring through the late summer. This geranium is hardy, easy to grow, has long-lasting color, and is both deer and rabbit resistant. Winner of the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Type: |
Perennial, Groundcover |
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Origins: |
Europe, central Asia and China |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. If foliage declines in hot summers, it can be lightly sheared back after flowering to revitalize the plant. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Blanket Flower, Blue Fescue
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Striatum Cranesbill
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.