Geranium 'Brookside'

Cranesbill Geranium 'Brookside'

Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)

·        Hardiness: 4-8 

·        Height: 20-24 inches

·        Spread: 20-30 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to September

·        Bloom: purple-blue with deep purple veining with white eye

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: borders, cottage gardens, group or mass

·        Care: remove spent blooms and stems to encourage new growth; easily divided in spring or fall

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: genus native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean

·        Notes: compact clumps of lacy green foliage; deer and rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G015

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