Geranium sang. 'Frivolius? 'Purple' - P11

Description
The Bloody cranesbill 'New Hampshire Purple' (Geranium sanguineum) is a bushy, broad perennial that produces magenta-coloured, cupped flowers from May to June. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Bloody cranesbill 'New Hampshire Purple' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bloody cranesbill 'New Hampshire Purple's are medium green, roundish, lobed.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bloody cranesbill 'New Hampshire Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Flower
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' forms cupped, magenta-coloured flowers from May. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, rock garden, woodland edge, steppe garden, rose garden