Geranium 'Brookside'

Cranesbill 'Brookside'

Geranium ‘Brookside’ — commonly called Brookside Cranesbill — is a vigorous, long-blooming perennial valued for its rich blue flowers and spreading habit. It forms a dense, mounding clump of deeply cut green foliage, topped from late spring into summer with large, violet-blue flowers highlighted by dark veining and a pale center. With light shearing, it often reblooms later in the season, extending its display.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 18–24 in

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerates some dryness once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Mounding, spreading perennial with a full habit
Large violet-blue flowers with prominent veining
Long bloom period with potential rebloom
Excellent for borders, edging, and groundcover
Good filler plant for mixed perennial beds

Maintenance:
Shear back after first bloom to encourage rebloom and fresh foliage
Divide every few years to maintain vigor
Easy to grow and low maintenance

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded, Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No