Alpenglow Hardy Geranium

Geranium sanguineum ‘Alpenglow’ forms a compact, spreading mound of finely divided green leaves and bright pink flowers. The foliage turns crimson in autumn, extending the plant’s contribution beyond its late spring and early summer flowering period. ## Placement and season Use Alpenglow along a sunny or partly shaded border, at an edge, or as a low ground cover where its spreading habit can soften paths and planting transitions. The Royal Horticultural Society describes it as clump-forming and about 30 cm tall; Walters Gardens’ information gives a 12-inch height and 18-inch spread. Its cup-shaped lavender-pink flowers rise above the foliage, while the cut leaves add a distinct fall color display. [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/127113/geranium-sanguineum-alpenglow/details) · [Heller Nursery, with Walters Gardens information](https://www.hellernursery.com/node/785) ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. The plant tolerates a range of soil types, but should not sit in waterlogged ground. Leave room for a modest spreading clump; established plants can be divided in spring or propagated from basal cuttings. [RHS cultivation notes](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/127113/geranium-sanguineum-alpenglow/details) ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems and old leaves to encourage fresh foliage and additional flowers. Deadheading is especially useful when you want to keep the mound tidy through its extended flowering period. [Heller Nursery](https://www.hellernursery.com/node/785) · [RHS pruning guidance](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/127113/geranium-sanguineum-alpenglow/details)