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Geranium sanguineum 'Alan Bloom'

Family Geraniaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Geranium sanguineum 'Alan Bloom' (bloody cranesbill) yields bright pink blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Geranium sanguineum 'Alan Bloom' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.