Particularly popular with bumble bees but the flowers also provide a valuable source of nectar for butterflies and moths, and other pollinators. Grows to 25cm tall and 35cm across in moist but well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Great for ground cover or for sofetning border edges. Produces white-pink flowers from June to August.
Bloody Cranesbill / Geranium sanguineum 'Vision Light Pink'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established

