New Hampshire Purple Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple')
jer-AY-nee-um san-GWIN-ee-um 'New Hampshire Purple'

Deciduous Perennial in the Geraniaceae Family

Geranium sanguineum, commonly known as bloody cranesbill, is a hardy perennial that thrives in various garden settings. This plant features striking, deep pink to magenta flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, adding vibrant color to borders and rock gardens. Its attractive, deeply lobed foliage turns a rich red in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Geranium sanguineum is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity in their landscapes.

Pros

Geraniums are known to repel earworms, cabbageworms, and Japanese beetles. Because of this, the best companion plants for geraniums are those that are prone to suffering from them, like corn, roses, grapes, and cabbage.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 9 - 12 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Container, Deciduous, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Filler, Formal Garden, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Partial Sun, Perennial, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Well-Drained Soil Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Partial Sun Perennials, Pink or Red Flowering Perennials
Bloom Period May to June
Flower Color Deep Magenta
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/13 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 09/24

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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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