Geranium 'Brookside'
A hybrid geranium with blue flowers featuring darker veining. Forms spreading clumps with divided foliage. The blue flowers appear over an extended period through summer. Combines the best qualities of its parents with improved garden performance.
Thrives in sun or part shade with average soil. The true blue colour is valuable in summer borders. The extended flowering provides continuous interest. The spreading habit weaves through neighbours without being invasive. Suitable for middle border positions and cottage gardens.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: average
Soil: average garden soil
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 50
Spread (cm): 70
Habit: spreading clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Aug
Seasonal interest: summer bloom; blue flowers with veining; continuous flowering
Foliage: green
Flower: blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: borders; cottage gardens; weaving through plants
Features: blue flowers; darker veining; spreading clumps; extended bloom; divided foliage; hybrid vigor
Notes: true blue color; extended flowering; spreading but not invasive; hybrid vigor