Max Frei Hardy Geranium

Bright magenta blooms, compact groundcover, drought tolerant once established

Botanical Name- Geranium sang Max Frei

Pronunciation- juh-RAY-nee-um sang

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Magenta purple

Bloom Time- Late spring - summer

Companion Plants- Dianthus 'Firewitch' (sunny rock garden synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, honey), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP2

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower stems; water moderately and cut back in fall if foliage declines.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back old stems in late fall or early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. In clay, add compost to avoid waterlogged roots.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Botrytis blight, rust