Geranium sanguineum
Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a perennial that reaches 30 cm × 60 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €4.60.
A tough ground-covering perennial that forms a low mound of finely cut leaves, dotted with magenta-pink flowers from late spring into summer, and turns red in autumn. It grows in sun or part shade, copes with limy soil and handles dry spells well once established. It spreads slowly by rhizomes and seed and can eventually crowd out weaker neighbours.
| Group | Perennial |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 30 cm × 60 cm |
| Ultimate size | 20–50 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | May–August, pink, purple |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 35 cm |
| For dogs | no data |
| For cats | no data |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about €4.60 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €4.60 – €9.60 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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