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Key characteristics

Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Bright magenta-pink
Foliage color: Deep green
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; easy to care for
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’

Max Frei Cranesbill

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Pathways & Walkways
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Candytufts · Russian sage · Peonies · Blue fescues · Stonecrops · Blue oat grass

Design tip

Repeat this compact perennial along sunny pathways or border edges to create ribbons of color that unify the planting design. Combine with upright flowers and contrasting foliage textures to add depth while preserving an open, relaxed appearance throughout the growing season.