<i>Geranium sanguineum</i> ‘Max Frei’ | Max Frei Cranesbill
DESCRIPTION
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' is a compact, mounding perennial known for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. The cup-shaped, five-petaled flowers stand out against finely divided, dark green foliage that often takes on reddish hues in the fall. This long-blooming variety offers a bright, cheery display that adds color and texture to garden borders or rock gardens.
'Max Frei' is cherished for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various garden settings. Its tidy, low-growing form makes it perfect for edging, ground cover, or mixed perennial plantings, where its vivid blooms and seasonal foliage create continuous interest throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' is a compact, mounding perennial known for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. The cup-shaped, five-petaled flowers stand out against finely divided, dark green foliage that often takes on reddish hues in the fall. This long-blooming variety offers a bright, cheery display that adds color and texture to garden borders or rock gardens.
'Max Frei' is cherished for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various garden settings. Its tidy, low-growing form makes it perfect for edging, ground cover, or mixed perennial plantings, where its vivid blooms and seasonal foliage create continuous interest throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' is a compact, mounding perennial known for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. The cup-shaped, five-petaled flowers stand out against finely divided, dark green foliage that often takes on reddish hues in the fall. This long-blooming variety offers a bright, cheery display that adds color and texture to garden borders or rock gardens.
'Max Frei' is cherished for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various garden settings. Its tidy, low-growing form makes it perfect for edging, ground cover, or mixed perennial plantings, where its vivid blooms and seasonal foliage create continuous interest throughout the growing season.
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Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Deep green
Flower color: Bright magenta-pink
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; easy to care for
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.