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0Geranium sanguineum L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Geraniaceae · Genus: Geranium1
- Native distribution
- North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Krym, NW. Balkan Pen., North Cauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
29 synonyms
- Geranium grandiflorum Gilib.
- Geranium lancastriense Mill.
- Geranium lancastriense With.
- Geranium prostratum Cav.
- Geranium sanguineiforme (Rouy) A.W.Hill
- Geranium sanguineiforme Rouy & Foucaud
- Geranium sanguineum biflorum Nyár.
- Geranium sanguineum grandiflorum Font Quer
- Geranium sanguineum grandiflorum FontQuer
- Geranium sanguineum macranthum C.E.Lundstr.
- Geranium sanguineum villosum Pamp.
- Geranium sanguineum coeruleum Evers
- Geranium sanguineum coeruleum Evers ex Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum dubium Rochel
- Geranium sanguineum lancastriense (Mill.) Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum latilobum Rochel
- Geranium sanguineum latisectum (Evers) Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum parviflorum (Evers) Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum podperae (A.Wildt) Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum sanguineiforme Rouy
- Geranium sanguineum villosissimum (DC.) Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum album Jekyll & E.T.Cook
- Geranium sanguineum angustilobum Sennen
- Geranium sanguineum biflorum G.Don
- Geranium sanguineum biflorum Rozeira
- Geranium sanguineum caeruleum Evers
- Geranium sanguineum caeruleum Evers ex Graebn.
- Geranium sanguineum elatius Lej.
- Geranium sanguineum erectum Weston
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Geranium sanguineum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Nordic plant uses from Gu) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q158387 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Geranium sanguineum - Flower and leaf - Les Martels, Giroussens Tarn.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Piros gólyaorr · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Blutroter Storchschnabel · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Geranium sanguineum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-30 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Geranium tip: Shear it to the ground after the first flush for fresh foliage and often a second bloom.
The balcony “geranium” is actually Pelargonium – mildly toxic.
Geranium sanguineum – what to know
Geranium sanguineum – family: Geraniaceae, genus: Geranium. Native range: North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, …. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -30 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
All Geranium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Geranium sanguineum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Geranium sanguineum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Geranium sanguineum get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Geranium sanguineum toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Geranium sanguineum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Geranium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Geranium
Data sources: GBIF.org – Geranium sanguineum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q158387 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Geranium sanguineum - Flower and leaf - Les Martels, Giroussens Tarn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Piros gólyaorr (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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