Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’

Description

Geranium ‘Max Frei’

Geranium ‘Max Frei’ is a compact, hardy perennial geranium that forms neat mounds of attractive foliage topped with delicate flowers. This reliable cultivar typically reaches heights of 15-20 centimetres and spreads to approximately 30 centimetres, making it perfect for front-of-border plantings or rock gardens. The small, deeply divided leaves provide excellent ground cover, whilst the profuse, vibrant magenta flowers appear from late spring through to autumn, offering exceptional flowering performance.

This hardy geranium thrives in most UK garden conditions, preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It’s remarkably drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. ‘Max Frei’ benefits from a light trim after the main flowering flush to encourage fresh growth and potential second flowering. It’s fully hardy and requires no winter protection.

Excellent for edging paths, filling gaps in rockeries, or providing reliable colour in cottage garden schemes. Its neat habit and long flowering season make it invaluable for low-maintenance plantings and wildlife gardens, as it attracts bees and other beneficial insects.