Bloody cranesbill 'Feu d'Automne'

Geranium sanguineum 'Feu d'Automne' | Also known as: Crane's bill 'Feu d'Automne', Geranium 'Feu d'Automne' | Rating: 0 votes | Print / Pdf

Geranium sanguineum is a trailing herbaceous perennial. This beautiful species is often called bloody cranesbill and has deep magenta-pink flowers throughout the summer months. Bloody cranesbill can be grown in both partial shade and full sun, and makes a welcome addition to the garden, particularly as a groundcover plant. Its trailing nature makes it ideal for the edges of borders and containers, where it will spill over the sides. G. sanguineum prefers well-drained soil that remains moist throughout the year. In periods of drought it will need watering.

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Plant
Known dangers?
  • no
Height [m]
  • 0.2 - 0.4
Spread [m]
  • 0.35 - 0.6
Dominant flower colour
  • Pink
Flower Fragrance
  • No, neutral please
Flowering seasons
  • Early spring
  • Mid spring
  • Late spring
  • Early summer
  • Mid summer
  • Late summer
Foliage in spring
  • Green
Foliage in summer
  • Green
Foliage in Autumn
  • Green
Propagation methods
  • seed
  • basal cuttings
  • division
  • root cuttings
Growth habit
  • Compact
Environment
Acidity
  • Acidic
  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
Hardiness zone
  • Z4-8
Winter temperatures [°C]
  • -34 - -7
Moisture
  • well-drained
  • well-drained but frequently watered
Soil type
  • sandy
  • Clay
  • chalky
  • loams
Sun requirements
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered
Usage
Standard category
  • Flowers & bulbs
  • Perennials
Grown for
  • Attractive flowers and easy care
Creative category
  • For Beginners
  • Colours
Garden type
  • Woodland
  • Cottage garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
Garden spaces
  • Flower beds
  • Underplanting
  • Ground cover
Gardening expertise
  • beginner
Time to reach full size
  • 2 to 5 years
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