Bloodroot Geranium 'Max Frey'

Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

Geranium 'Max Frey' has the following characteristics and cultivation methods.

Growth Characteristics
- Vitality: Geranium is known as a very hardy perennial plant that thrives in a variety of environments.
- Size: It grows to a height of approximately 15–25 cm and spreads low along the ground.
- Flowers: They display colors ranging from bright pink to purple and bloom primarily during the summer.
- Leaves: The leaves are deeply lobed, dark green, and have the characteristic of turning red in the autumn.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: It can be propagated using seeds; sow them directly across the field in spring or autumn.
- Cuttings: It can be propagated by cutting sturdy branches in the summer.
- Division: Propagating by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn is also an effective method. Cultivation Method
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and is not particularly particular about soil type.
- Watering: Be careful not to overwater; it tolerates dry environments well.
- Sunlight: It grows best in sunny locations but can tolerate partial shade.
- Temperature: It prefers a relatively mild climate but is resistant to cold.

Uses in the Garden
- Border Plant: It can be planted along edges or borders.
- Ground Cover: It is suitable as a ground cover for large areas and adds a reddish hue to the soil.
- Rock Garden: It grows well even in rocky areas, making it suitable for rock gardens.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: Geranium thunbergii is relatively resistant to diseases, but care must be taken to prevent root rot caused by excessive moisture.
- Pests: There are no specific pests, but if aphids occur, they can be controlled using soapy water. For successful cultivation, it is important to manage the plants properly according to the information above and periodically check their condition to promote healthy growth.

Plant Family	Geraniaceae
Height	20~30cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	pink
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

Striped rhizome
Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

bloodroot geranium
Geranium sanguineum