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Max Frei Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei') - QT -Ship Only

Max Frei Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei') - QT -Ship Only

Plant Return Policy & Shipping Details +

Some of the plants you'll find here reach beyond what we grow and keep on hand at the garden center — they ship straight to your door from a network of growers we trust. Because these items never come through Pandy's Garden Center, they can't be picked up, returned, or exchanged in store, and all online plant orders are final sale.

If your order shows up damaged, send us photos of the plant and the packaging within 48 hours of delivery. Once we've had a look, we'll arrange a replacement wherever possible.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Orders leave from a separate facility and may arrive on their own schedule
  • Online plant purchases don't carry any warranty or guarantee
  • How a plant does once it's home depends on the care and conditions you give it
  • Prices online may differ from what you'll find in store

For order support, contact Michael Pandy — michael@pandysgardencenter.com

✓ Ships directly to your home
✓ Free Shipping — included in the plant price, prior to tax
✓ Online exclusive — delivered to your door
All sales final — this order can't be cancelled or returned. If your plant arrives with an issue, contact us within 48 hours. See Plant Return Policy & Shipping Details above for how.
⚠ Shipping Restriction Unfortunately, we're unable to ship this plant to: Hawaii, Idaho, and Montana.

Plant Details

Size
1 Quart
Attributes
Tolerates Clay
Category
Perennial
Exposure
Part Shade, Part Sun, Sun
Features
Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant
Habit
Mounded, Spreading
Height
6-9”
Width
12-24”
Wildlife
Butterflies
Zone
3–9
$14.99

Description

Max Frei Cranesbill transforms your garden with its stunning, vibrant blooms and lush greenery. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners, this hardy plant thrives with minimal care, ensuring long-lasting color throughout the growing season. Its versatile nature makes it ideal for borders, containers, or as a standalone feature, seamlessly enhancing any outdoor space. Choose Max Frei Cranesbill to enjoy effortless beauty and reliability, making your gardening experience both enjoyable and rewarding.
🚚 Shipping Timeframe

We do our best to ship within 1–2 business days via UPS Ground. Depending on the location, orders arrive in 3–5 days.

Orders placed on Friday will ship the following Monday.

Shipping to Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington? These orders take a little longer — 3–10 days depending on when the order is placed — because they require dipping.

Dipping is a quick root treatment required by these states to guard against pests like the Japanese beetle, so your plant can ship in safely. It's a normal step — it just adds a little time.

⭐ Earn 14 points on this plant — collect 100 points for a $5 reward.

Will this grow in my area?

This plant is hardy in Zones 3–9–3–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.

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🌱 Successful Planting Instructions
Proper planting depth — plant 2–3" higher than grade, trunk flare exposed

1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.

2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.

3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.

4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.

5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.

The 1/3 backfill blend:

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1/3Native Soil
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1/3Pine Bark Soil Conditioner
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1/3Compost
Soil conditioner, compost, Holly-tone & cedar mulch are available in-store or for local pickup at our Elyria Garden Center — these items don't ship but you can find at local store near you.
✕Pickup is not available for this item — it ships free to your door.
💧 Watering Guide

Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.

How to check — the wire/screwdriver test. Straighten a wire or coat hanger, push it 6–12" into the soil next to the plant, pull it out, and read it:
  • Clear or dusty → water the plant
  • Muddy → soil is too wet
  • Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
  • Won't go in → water immediately

Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):

  • Shrubs — 3 min
  • Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
  • Evergreens (6') — 15 min
  • Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)

Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.

How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):

  • Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
  • May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
  • Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
  • Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
Already established? Most of the time, rooted-in plants only need water during a drought — when it's gone 10–14 days without an inch of rain.
Read the full Watering Guide →
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