Species bloody cranesbill
purple flower with dark purple veins and star-like pink stamens

bloody cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum 'Vision'

The Bloody Cranesbill, or Geranium sanguineum 'Vision', is an amazing plant to have in any garden. Its distinctive dark purple and bright pink flowers, with their five cranesbill-shaped petals, will add a pop of colour to a range of settings. Its unique leafs are deep, dark green, with lovely scalloped edges. It is a resilient and hardy species that requires little maintenance even in less favourable climates. It is also a great attractor of pollinators, making it an ideal addition for any eco-friendly garden. With its stunning colour combination and hardiness, the Bloody Cranesbill is an amazing species to enjoy in any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed 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

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Vision') should be watered moderately at least once every week. Water until the soil feels slightly damp and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Be careful not to overwater this plant as it does not tolerate excess moisture. In the summer months, increase watering slightly to twice a week, but make sure it is never soggy. In the winter months, reduce watering to once every 2 weeks or so, depending on the ambient temperature.

sunlight

Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Vision') grows best in full sun or part shade. In general, this plant species should receive approximately 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is important to provide adequate sunlight during the morning sun and early afternoon sun for optimum growth and flowering. During the hottest part of the day, some protection from direct sunlight is recommended to prevent the plant from drying out. When placed in part sun, which is a situation that provides a mix of direct sunlight and indirect light, be sure to give the plant more direct sunlight in the morning and afternoon hours.

pruning

Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Vision') should be pruned in early summer, as soon as flowering has finished. Pruning should be moderate, removing no more than 1 third of the plant material. This should be done over several sessions rather than all at once. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased material as well as any weak or leggy stems to encourage vigorous new growth. Be sure to maintain the natural shape of the plant while pruning.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Geranium sanguineum 'Vision' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Geranium sanguineum 'Vision' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Geranium sanguineum 'Vision' is in July and August.

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