If you are looking for a low-growing geranium species for borders or pots, Geranium sanguineum “Apple Blossom” is the perfect choice. The delicate pink flowering plant with dark green foliage that turns bright red in autumn is only 15 centimeters high and just as wide.
What is the “apple blossom” cranesbill and how do I care for it?
The cranesbill “apple blossom” (Geranium sanguineum) is a delicate, delicate pink flowering perennial that is well suited for borders or pots. It prefers sunny locations, loamy, humus-rich soil and is easy to care for. Propagation occurs by sowing, division or cuttings.
Slow-growing subspecies of the blood-red cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum (blood-red cranesbill) is a dense, clumping perennial with rhizomes that spread in a creeping manner. From May to September, cupped flowers up to four centimeters wide appear - with interruptions - and are delicate pink with darker veins in the “Apple Blossom” variety. The graceful, delicate perennial fits well in the foreground of borders, is a charming rose companion and also thrives in pots and containers
Storksbill needs a lot of sun
The “apple blossom” cranesbill loves a sunny location with loamy, humus-rich and moderately nutrient-rich soil. The perennial is very easy to care for; only wilted leaves should be cut back in autumn. Propagation occurs by sowing or dividing in spring or by cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer. Like many cranesbill varieties, “Apple Blossom” is most reliably propagated vegetatively.
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The Geranium sanguineum variety “Dilys” looks very pretty, especially in combination with “apple blossom”. This variety has strong purple-pink flowers that are small but numerous. The “Tiny Monster” variety, which grows up to 40 centimeters high and has large, bright carmine-red flowers, blooms persistently until autumn.
