Common Name | Cranesbill |
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Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Geranium |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
How Different? | Similar to 'Johnson's Blue' with a sturdier habit and better foliage. |
Landscape Value | Makes a good filler plant for full-sun perennial or mixed borders. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 30" / 30" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers fertile, well-drained soils. |
Water (Garden) | Needs regular watering during prolonged dry spells once established. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | -- |
Geranium ‘Brookside’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Large blue-violet flowers are produced over a very long period on this large, well-shaped cultivar. One of the best geraniums! Very impressive fall color.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 30″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.8 – 2.2 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 7 – 9 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |