Geranium sanguineum Alan Bloom
USPP #9006, COPF
" Bloody Cranesbill"

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BENEFITS
'Alan Bloom' was named by Adrian Bloom to commemorate the 85th birthday of his father, the patriarch and founder of the famous Blooms of Bressingham nursery in England. Its attributes include the heat and cold tolerance typical of the species. However, Adrian selected this particular cultivar for its more compact foliage and habit, and for its large, bright pink flowers, with moderate magenta tendencies. The flowers are produced more abundantly and are significantly larger than those of the unimproved species.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Bright pink flowers appear from early to late summer. The attractive, dark-green foliage forms luxuriant, spreading mounds. The deeply cut leaves turn a rich red in fall.

LOCATION
Full sun or partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Ideally suited to front of border, rock garden or even ground cover. A true perennial Geranium, is not to be confused with the annual genus Pelargonium.

SIZE
Flowers 12" tall, foliage 8" tall. 20-24" spread in 2 years.

CULTURE
Performs best in moist, organic soils in full sun or partial shade. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.