
Cranesbill 'Max Frei'
Geranium Sanguineum Max Frei
Vibrant magenta flowers blanket this compact, long-blooming perennial, offering continuous color from late spring into summer.
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About this plant
Geranium Sanguineum 'Max Frei', commonly known as Cranesbill, is a highly desirable perennial celebrated for its prolific flowering and tidy habit. This cultivar produces an abundance of striking magenta-purple, cup-shaped blossoms that create a dazzling display across finely cut, dark green foliage. Ideal for rock gardens, front borders, or as a vibrant groundcover, 'Max Frei' offers exceptional versatility. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces while its robust nature ensures a reliable performance in various landscape settings. Enjoy months of luminous color that attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden. This low-maintenance gem provides excellent, long-lasting appeal and is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease. Its semi-evergreen foliage adds winter interest in milder climates.
Care & maintenance
Easy to grow. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Divide every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor. Tolerates average to poor soils.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 6-10 inches
- Mature width
- 12-18 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium