Geranium 'Brookside' (Cranesbill 'Brookside') — large, bowl-shaped, clear violet-blue flowers with pale white centres and reddish-purple veins, blooming abundantly late spring to mid-summer. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, full sun or partial shade — flowers most prolifically in bright sun.
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Product features
Botanical name: Geranium 'Brookside'
Common name: Cranesbill 'Brookside', hardy geranium 'Brookside'
Height: 45cm – 60cm
Spread: 45cm – 60cm
Foliage: Deeply divided, lacy, bright green leaves, orange/red in autumn
Flower: Large, bowl-shaped, clear violet-blue flowers with pale white centres and reddish-purple veins, late spring to mid-summer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Soil Type: Adaptable — moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loam, chalk, clay, or sand
Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately once established
Hardy: Yes, extremely hardy (RHS H7)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Cottage gardens, underplanting roses, informal borders, ground cover
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — flowers most prolifically in bright sun
Aspect: Adapts easily to any position
Soil type: Moderately fertile to poor soil — loam, clay, chalk, or sand
Drainage: Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Watering: Water regularly during dry spells
Foliage protection: Stems can flop after heavy rain — use a support ring
Deadheading: Cut back hard to ground level after first flowering flush
End of season: Cut back old stems and yellowing leaves in late autumn
Propagation: Divide root clumps in early spring or autumn, or take basal cuttings
