Geranium sanguineum
Stork's-bill
Common names: Blood Stork's-bill, Red Stork's-bill, Garden Stork's-bill
Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Description
The Blood Stork's-bill (Geranium sanguineum) is a vigorous perennial that blooms from May to September in a bright magenta‑red color, forming a dense, weed‑suppressing carpet. In autumn its finely feathered foliage turns a vivid red. Bees and hoverflies are attracted to the open flowers, and the plant is exceptionally hardy.
Care instructions
Plant in almost any well‑drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot, it tolerates drought and poor soil. After the first flowering flush (July, week 28) cut the plant back to ground level; it will regrow and flower again. Otherwise it requires little care and can be easily divided in spring.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lean, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
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