Overview
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include borders, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' is a cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This particular cultivar is a bushy, trailing, and compact shrub with evergreen, aromatic foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is hardy to UK H2 and is best planted in gritty compost. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings, and it provides interest during the winter season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pelargonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, trailing, compact
- Foliage
- Evergreen, aromatic
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Thrips, vine weevil, leafhopper, root mealybugs, whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Pelargonium rust, Pelargonium virus, leafy gall
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw)?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) need?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw)?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Pelargonium genus
- Pelargonium 'Andersonii' (Z/Sc)
- Pelargonium 'Arctic Frost' (I)
- Pelargonium 'Brenda Hyatt' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Cara Rosa' (Za)geranium 'Cara Rosa'
- Pelargonium 'Carnival' (Z)
- Pelargonium 'Cherry Hazel Ruffled' (R)
- Pelargonium 'Chieko' (Min/d)