{"product_id":"geranium-max-frei","title":"Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact perennial prized for its bright magenta blooms and finely textured foliage. With a low growth habit and long blooming season, it adds reliable performance to pollinator friendly plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained average to sandy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginates from Europe and parts of Asia but adapts well to many garden environments in North America. Its ornamental value and benefit to pollinators make it a welcome noninvasive addition to pollinator gardens and dry borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAttracts both native bees and honeybees by offering nectar rich blooms from late spring into midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDraws butterflies like Skippers and Painted Ladies who visit frequently for its accessible nectar sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eProvides cover for beneficial predatory insects such as Lady Beetles which seek refuge in its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSpace plants 12 - 18 in apart to ensure adequate air flow and prevent crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for rock gardens, edging paths, and the front of sunny perennial beds. Also great for container gardening and naturalistic plantings in drought tolerant designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - pairs well by adding fine foliage texture and yellow contrast blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - brings vertical interest and long blooming purple flowers for pollinator support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - creates a soft haze of lavender blue flowers to complement the bold magenta of Geranium Max Frei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea millefolium (Yarrow)\u003c\/strong\u003e - offers strong flower heads and a range of colors for extended bloom interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - contributes fragrance, structure, and resilience in dry sunny areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44968135491745,"sku":"GERANIUM MAX FREI","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/maxf.jpg?v=1587123136","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/geranium-max-frei","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}