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Geranium Shepherd's Warning

GESW Cranesbill, Perennial Geranium

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Great for Slopes

Bright cerise-pink flowers over dense, low growing, dark foliage. Deeply cut leaves make a wide low mat; nice as an edger. The dainty leaves of Shepherd's Warning will turn red in the fall. RHS Awards of Garden Merit. Ideal for rock gardens and woodland edges. Long lived and drought tolerant once established. Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly groundcovers will spread in their first season of growth.

Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Height Short 5-9"

Spacing Plant 12-24" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Shady

Growing Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Long-Blooming
Rabbit Resistant
Edgers
Groundcovers
OK in Containers
Shade Tolerant

Botanical Name

Geranium sanguineum 'Shepherd's Warning'

Geranium General Information

Perennial Geranium are always a favorite for its late spring to summer bloom time. Lovely foliage complements the flowers well. Many of the flowers exhibit interesting veining.

Geranium Plant Care

Prefers well-drained soil. Snip off spent flowering stems at the base or shear tops back to new growth to stimulate rebloom and freshen foliage. Generally does not need division but can be divided in spring or fall if desired.

All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
Zone 5: Late April to Early May
Zone 6: Mid to Late April
Zone 7: Early to Mid April
Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
Zone 5: Early to Mid September
Zone 6: Mid September
Zone 7: Mid to Late September
Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October