Geranium bohemicum Brookside – AGM

A real winner! Geranium bohemicum Brookside (Cranesbill) is a proven garden mainstay that will add a unique touch to any garden. This hardy perennial produces lovely blue flowers throughout summer, with finely dissected mid-green leaves that form a tight clump in spring. The blue open, rounded flowers have a striking white center, adding a pop of color to your garden.

• Height:Easily maintained to 30cm
• Spread:Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour:Mid-green
• Flower Colour:Large Blue flowers witha white centre
• Soil Type:Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position:Full SuntoPartialShade
• Hardiness:Hardy, H7 (-15 and lower)
• Type:Herbaceous perennial

With a height and spread that is easily maintained to 30cm and 1m respectively, this Geranium is a compact and versatile plant. It thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy loam soil and can be planted in full sun to partial shade. It is also hardy, with a H7 rating, meaning it can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees and lower.

Geraniums are divided into two types: Greenhouse Geraniums (officially known as Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums, also known as Crane’s Bill. Geranium bohemicum Brookside falls into the latter category, making it a low-maintenance and easy-to-grow addition to any garden border. The Genus is vast, ranging from small alpines to large perennials, making it a diverse and versatile plant.

These hardy perennials are happy in most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas. They can tolerate full sun to semi-shade and typically flower from spring to late summer. With a low growth habit, they are perfect for ground cover and work well at the front of borders. For more vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering will encourage regrowth and a second round of blooms. In winter, a good mulch will provide the plant with all the nutrients it needs to shoot away in the spring.