Overview
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' is a clump-forming, trailing, mat-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with mid-green, dissected foliage. Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and ground cover. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
About
Geranium sanguineum, common name bloody crane's-bill or bloody geranium, is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the cranesbill family Geraniaceae. It is the county flower of Northumberland.
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About the genus
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, loamy, sandy
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Trailing, Mat-forming
- Foliage
- Mid-green, Dissected
- Suggested uses
- borders, rock gardens, ground cover
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogged conditions
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
- Propagation
- division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'?
Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'?
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' need?
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including well-drained, loamy and sandy. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Is Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' hardy in the UK?
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'?
Division, seed.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Blue Cloud'
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Claridge Druce'Crane's Bill
- Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'Johnson's Blue Cranesbill
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
