{"id":49633,"date":"2023-02-26T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T21:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=49633"},"modified":"2026-04-18T12:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:12:32","slug":"max-frei-cranesbill","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/product\/max-frei-cranesbill\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Frei Cranesbill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Max Frei Cranesbill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enhance your garden with the compact and colorful <strong>Max Frei Cranesbill<\/strong> (<em>Geranium sanguineum<\/em> &#8216;Max Frei&#8217;). This charming perennial is known for its bright magenta-pink, cup-shaped flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to early summer, with a second flush of blooms in early fall. Its low, mounded growth habit and finely textured, deep green foliage make it perfect for borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. Hardy and low-maintenance, Max Frei Cranesbill is a favorite for gardeners looking to add lasting beauty to their landscapes.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bright Blooms<\/strong>: Magenta-pink flowers create a vibrant, eye-catching display.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact Growth Habit<\/strong>: Grows 6-10 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide, ideal for edging or small spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Bloom Period<\/strong>: Blooms from late spring to early summer, with repeat blooms in early fall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attractive Foliage<\/strong>: Deep green, finely textured leaves turn shades of red in fall, adding seasonal interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pollinator-Friendly<\/strong>: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drought Tolerant<\/strong>: Thrives in dry, well-drained soils once established, perfect for low-water gardens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Maintenance<\/strong>: Easy to grow and care for, great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Care Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for best growth and blooms.<\/li>\n<li>Water moderately until established, then only as needed during dry periods.<\/li>\n<li>Trim back after the first bloom cycle to encourage repeat flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh the plant for the next growing season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether used as an edging plant, a colorful ground cover, or a rock garden accent, <strong>Max Frei Cranesbill<\/strong> is a reliable and versatile addition to any garden. Its vibrant flowers, attractive foliage, and carefree nature make it a must-have for creating lasting beauty in your outdoor space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geranium Max Frei #1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":50668,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2712,1948],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-49633","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-drought-resistant","7":"product_cat-perennial","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/49633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=49633"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=49633"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=49633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}