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bloody cranesbill [Alan Bloom] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bloody cranesbill [Alan Bloom]

Geranium sanguineum Alan Bloom ('Bloger')

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A low, bushy perennial to 30cm high that forms a spreading mound of small, deeply-lobed, dark green leaves. Saucer-shaped, bright pink, veined flowers to 3cm across are borne singly above the foliage in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile soil, that is not waterlogged, in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Pests

May get vine weevil, capsid bug and Geranium sawfly

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years