Geranium Sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'

Blood Red Cranesbill

Geranium sanguineum ‘New Hampshire Purple’ — commonly called New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its rich magenta-purple flowers and tidy, mounding habit. It forms a dense cushion of finely divided green foliage that creates a soft texture and often develops striking red to orange fall color. From late spring through summer, it produces abundant, cup-shaped blooms in deep pink to purple tones, adding bold color to sunny plantings.

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 dense habit
Rich magenta-purple flowers provide strong color
Attractive finely cut foliage with excellent fall color
Ideal for borders, edging, and rock gardens
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

Branding: Commonly sold without a specific brand designation

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Mounded, Wide Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No