Bring easy color to small spaces with Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire' (Bloody Cranesbill 'New Hampshire'), a compact cranesbill that forms a neat mound of finely cut green foliage topped with bright, rosy magenta blooms.
Plant it where you want long seasonal interest in a low profile. After the first fall frost, the foliage often shifts to attractive red tones, giving you a second season of color even after flowering has slowed down.
For best performance, give it average, well-drained soil with regular water as it establishes. Once rooted in, it can handle short dry spells, though it will look its fullest with consistent moisture and good drainage in humus-rich soil.
Site it in full sun for the strongest flowering, or use it in part shade where summers are hot. Tuck it into rock gardens, at the front of borders, or along paths where its tidy shape and low height help define edges without blocking other plants.
Maintenance is simple. Trim or lightly shear the plant after the main bloom to refresh the foliage and encourage a tidy habit. Deadheading is optional, and you can divide clumps in spring or fall to keep the plant vigorous and right-sized for its spot.