Geranium Species, Bloody Cranesbill, Lancaster Geranium

Geraniumsanguineum var. striatum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Little Rock, Arkansas

San Leandro, California

Des Plaines, Illinois

Downers Grove, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois

Flossmoor, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Logansport, Indiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Buckfield, Maine

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Croton On Hudson, New York

Jefferson, New York

Staten Island, New York

Wallkill, New York

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Conway, South Carolina

Arlington, Texas

Hinesburg, Vermont

Manassas, Virginia

Orchards, Washington

Sammamish, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | positive

Like the species, this is a great garden perennial. This form differs from the species in its softer flower color and its lower height---...Read More

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columbia, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2011 | positive

thrives in my zone 6a garden in the driest area. Love the delicate pink blooms.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 1993 Award of Garden Merit. Reconfirmed in 2006.

B
Manassas, VA (Zone 7a) | October 2005 | neutral

This plant is a great filler for gardens. Mine has reseeded itself prodigiously all through my garden. My husband refers to it as a weed....Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | June 2005 | positive

This plant is a low grower, does spread nicely making a satisfactory groundcover. It is covered with numerous pale pink blossoms from mid...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Origin: Europe - This bushy low growing perennial comes from the rocky and sandy soils throughout much of southern Europe into Turkey whe...Read More

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