Max Frei Hardy Geranium
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
Bright and dependable, Max Frei Hardy Geranium produces vibrant magenta-pink flowers from late spring through summer. This low-growing perennial forms a neat, spreading mound of finely divided green foliage that turns attractive shades of red in fall, adding multi-season interest to the garden.
Tough, adaptable, and easy to grow, Max Frei is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and groundcover plantings.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Vibrant magenta-pink blooms
Long flowering season
Compact, tidy mounded habit
Attractive red fall foliage
Low maintenance and adaptable
🌿 Plant Details
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Flower Color: Magenta-pink
Foliage: Deeply cut green leaves turning red in fall
Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
📏 Size
Height: 12–15 in
Width/Spread: 15–18 in
🌼 Uses
Borders
Rock gardens
Groundcover plantings
Cottage gardens
Mixed perennial beds
💡 Garden Tip
Hardy geraniums benefit from a quick trim after their first flush of flowers to encourage fresh foliage and additional blooms later in the season.