Overview
Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) 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 Spitfire' is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This cultivar features evergreen, aromatic foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H2. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, 'Brookside Spitfire' is best planted in gritty compost and propagated by softwood cuttings. 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 Spitfire' (Dw/d) 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 Spitfire' (Dw/d)
- 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 Spitfire' (Dw/d)?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) need?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d) 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 Spitfire' (Dw/d)?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Pelargonium genus
- Pelargonium 'Andersonii' (Z/Sc)
- Pelargonium 'Arctic Frost' (I)
- Pelargonium 'Brenda Hyatt' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw)geranium 'Brookside Serenade'
- Pelargonium 'Cara Rosa' (Za)geranium 'Cara Rosa'
- Pelargonium 'Carnival' (Z)
- Pelargonium 'Cherry Hazel Ruffled' (R)
- Pelargonium 'Chieko' (Min/d)