Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'
"Bloody Crane's Bill"

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BENEFITS
Named in honor of Wayside Gardens' renowned horticulturist. Large, brightly colored flowers. Deeply divided foliage with attractive autumn color.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Carmine-pink flowers with dark petal veins in summer atop low, mounding plants.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 12 to 2. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Place in front of beds or borders. Use around trees or shrubs that provide partial shade.

SIZE
16" tall by 16" wide. Use 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soil. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat well especially if given ample moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.