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GERANIUM 'Brookside'

Commonly known as Cranesbill

Even larger blue flowers than 'Johnson's Blue'
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    7-lobed, deeply divided leaves to 7cm (2½in) long
  • Blue
    Deep-blue with distinctive white centres.
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Spreading perennial.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

GERANIUM 'Brookside'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Pratense x clarkei 'Kashmir White'
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevil, slugs, snails, viruses, downy mildew, powdery mildew in dry conditions.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Cambridge Botanic Gardens, UK.
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    To 4cm (1½in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Geranium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
60cm (24in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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