Var. Striatum bloody geranium
Geranium sanguineum 'Var. Striatum'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 9 inches tallup to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink/darker veins
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Var. Striatum' bloody geranium (Geranium sanguineum 'Var. Striatum') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Pink flowers with darker veins attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Curly Fries hosta, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Pink Impression tulip.