Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum'
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill
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Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Description
Geranium sanguineum var. striatum is your answer to that open area you have no idea what to do with. Watch as this little Geranium literally blankets any open area you plant it to. Just make sure that there is some afternoon shade to have the best results. A literal tapestry will emerge for summer and fall as 1" wide salmon pink blooms will create amazing drifts of color above its low growing, dark green foliage.
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Dwarf Blood Red Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'var. striatum') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
