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Geranium 'Brookside'

Brookside Cranesbill

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This cranesbill is similar to the Geranium macrorrhizum with pink flowers. It spreads by means of underground roots.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.