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Products > Geranium sanguineum 'Soft Pink'
 
Geranium sanguineum 'Soft Pink' - Cranesbill

Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.  
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Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Perennial
Family: Geraniaceae (Geraniums)
Origin: Europe, Southern (Europe)
Flower Color: Fuchsia Pink
Bloomtime: Spring/Summer
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 2-3 feet
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F
Geranium sanguineum 'Soft Pink' (Cranesbill) - This bushy low-growing perennial comes from the rocky and sandy soils throughout much of southern Europe into Turkey where it forms tight 1 to 1 ½ foot tall mounds of 2-4 inch wide leaves that are divided into 5 to 7 segments which in turn are 3 lobed. Although often referred to as the Bloody Cranesbill, in reference to its dark red forms, this form has light pink colored flowers. Flowering commences in late spring and continues through summer. It will often reseed in the garden. It takes moderate watering, and will do well in the sun or light shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5, taking temperatures down to near 0 degrees F. The etymology of the genus name Geranium, and the family Geraniaceae, is derived from the Greek word, 'geranos' which means "crane" from the seed capsule's resemblance to beak of this bird.  Information displayed on this page about  Geranium sanguineum 'Soft Pink' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.