New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill Geranium
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill Geranium highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer

Growing Zones 4-8
The New Hampshire Purple Geranium (Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple') is easy to care for, and generally pest-free, and its beautiful bright magenta-pink color makes this one of the best Cranesbill Geraniums to have in your landscape!
New Hampshire Purple Geranium produces a profusion of magenta-purple flowers on compact mounds of green deeply notched leaves that turn a brilliant crimson-red in the fall. It may be one of the most commonly grown Geranium varieties in the U.S.!
New Hampshire Purple will adjust easily to both hot summer and cold winter climates throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, growing just shy of 15 inches tall and spreading 18 inches wide. The lovely blooms attract pollinators, but deer and rabbits tend to leave these hardy perennials alone, and you'll love their resilience as they return bigger and better every year!
Landscape Application:
This gorgeous and compact Cranesbill is one of the most vigorous Hardy Geraniums! Ideal for the front of a sunny border as filler or edging, although New Hampshire Purple will cope just fine with a fairly shady spot as well. Tuck into woodland gardens, dappled meadows, or throughout the sunny shortgrass prairie setting where Cranesbill seems to meld beautifully in any setting.
Any sized garden benefits from the New Hampshire Purple Geranium too! From balcony and Container gardens, to large en masse drifts, these tough native cultivars are up for the challenge! Useful as erosion control on hillsides and hard-to-mow slopes, to adding bright cheerful color to Rock gardens, Pollinator borders, and Cottage gardens alike!
- Magenta Pink Flowers
- Adored by Pollinators
- Compact Deeply Incised Green Foliage
- Crimson Leaves In Autumn
- Woodlands, Meadows, Informal Gardens, Groupings & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Cranesbill is generally quite adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. Though it prefers full sun, they can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Plant in moist, well-drained soil for best results. It is as wonderful a choice for southern gardens as it is for northern regions. Needing moderate moisture at first, these perennials become drought-tolerant once established. Top-dressing with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch helps support plant roots significantly!
It is recommended to lift and divide large clump colonies in spring, to maintain the best growth and health of the plants. Shear back after the first wave of blooms and you’ll enjoy a second flush. Then in autumn in cooler climates, or early spring in warm growing zones, prune back the entire plant and remove debris before new growth begins.
- Full Sun & Part Sun/Part Shade
- Moderately Moist Soil
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune Back Leaves Late Autumn/Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbits Seldom Bother Geraniums
Growing anywhere and providing years of beauty, the carefree growing habit of the New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill Geranium makes them an ideal low-maintenance perennial for your landscape! Order now at NatureHills.com!