Geranium sanguineum Max Frei

Max Frei Geranium

Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ — commonly called Max Frei Cranesbill — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vivid magenta-pink flowers and neat, mounding habit. It forms a dense cushion of finely divided green foliage that creates a soft, textured appearance and often turns shades of red and orange in fall. From late spring through summer, it produces abundant, cup-shaped blooms in bright magenta-pink, providing long-lasting color in sunny gardens.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in average to lean conditions
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounding perennial with a tidy habit
Bright magenta-pink flowers provide strong color
Attractive finely cut foliage with good fall color
Excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens, and groundcover
Performs well in sunny, well-drained sites

Maintenance:
Shear lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and continued bloom
Divide occasionally to maintain vigor
Very low maintenance and long-lived

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Hot Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes