Overview
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, carpet-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. It features light green to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage that adds interest to borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils with a neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and flowers in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming
- Foliage
- Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Rock gardens, Woodland beds, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold'?
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' need?
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' hardy in the UK?
Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium phaeum 'Brundall Gold'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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