Max Frei Geranium
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’Max Frei Geranium is a compact long-blooming perennial prized for its vivid magenta-pink flowers, tidy mounding habit, and reliable garden performance. Blooming from late spring into summer with occasional reblooming through fall, this hardy geranium produces masses of vibrant cup-shaped flowers that nearly cover the finely textured foliage during peak bloom. The saturated flower color creates a bold display that stands out beautifully in borders, edging, and rock gardens.
Its deeply cut green foliage forms a dense low-growing mound that remains attractive throughout the growing season and often develops rich reddish tones in fall for additional seasonal interest. The compact habit makes Max Frei especially useful for smaller spaces, front borders, and mass plantings where neat structure and long-lasting color are desired.
Max Frei Geranium typically reaches 10 to 12 inches tall while spreading up to 18 inches wide. It is especially valued for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in sunny garden conditions with minimal maintenance. Once established, it performs reliably year after year and provides dependable color over an extended bloom season.
This perennial thrives in full shade to partial sun with well-drained soil and adapts well to a variety of garden settings. Regular deadheading can encourage additional flowering and help maintain a clean appearance throughout the season.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full shade to partial sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to varied soil conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant when mature.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soils.
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to refresh foliage and encourage reblooming.
Spacing: Space plants 15″ – 18″ (in) apart for airflow and mature spread.
Maintenance: Divide clumps over time if needed to maintain vigor and fullness.
Its vivid blooms, compact habit, and dependable low-maintenance performance make Max Frei Geranium an excellent choice for borders, edging, rock gardens, and mass plantings.
