Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley' typically starts flowering in May.
bloody cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'
Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley') is an amazing plant species with beautiful, eye-catching blooms. The deep pink to purple flowers have a unique split in each petal with five rounded lobes, creating a star-like shape. Blooming for two months from late spring to early summer, the showy blooms will quickly add a pop of color to any garden. This species also has very compact and low-growing foliage, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or edging. Furthermore, it requires very little maintenance and is drought and heat tolerant. For an easy-to-care-for personal touch to any garden design, bloody cranesbill is an excellent choice.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Pink-reddish purple Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Fruits:
purple,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For best results, bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley') should be watered regularly and deeply. Watering once or twice a week in the summer months should be sufficient. Water thoroughly so that it penetrates the root system, but avoid watering the plant so much that the soil remains excessively wet. Never allow the plant to dry out completely. In the cooler winter months, reduce watering frequency and ensure that the soil is not overly wet.
sunlight
Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley') prefers an average of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, if direct sunlight is too intense, especially in the late afternoon, this plant can suffer from leaf scorch. When establishing a new plant, it is best to provide it with shade during the hottest part of the day and gradually introduce more direct sunlight. Once the plant is better established, it will likely be more tolerant of changing levels of sun. It is also a good idea to monitor your plant for signs of leaf scorch or wilting and adjust the amount of sun accordingly.
pruning
For Bloody Cranesbill, it is best to wait until the foliage has started to die off before pruning the plant. This is usually around late summer or early autumn. Prune the plant back by about 1 third, removing any dead flowers and any long stems that may have grown over the season. If the plant is looking a bit tired, you can prune further back, however this should not be done too often as it could affect growth in the forthcoming season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley' is in July and August.
