Geranium Geranium Dreamland = 'Bremdream' (PBR)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

Geranium Dreamland, known as 'Bremdream', possesses a visually appealing aesthetic with a mound-forming character. It showcases florets that are soft pink in color, fading to a captivating white at the base, creating a dreamy gradation of hues. Each flower appears with a delicate, rounded form, and the petals exhibit a slight overlap, contributing to an overall plush appearance. The foliage of this geranium is lush and dense, consisting of deeply lobed leaves that have an almost plump look about them. These leaves are a rich green color and provide a perfect backdrop to the pastel flowers. The vegetation spreads out to create an ample bush of soft greens and pinks, delivering a sense of fullness that can bring life and color to garden spaces. The overall impression is one of gentle vibrancy and grace, inviting onlookers to gaze upon its pastel blooms and green foliage in leisurely admiration.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Geraniaceae.
- Synonyms
  Geranium Dreamland, Dreamland Geranium, Bremdream Geranium.
- Common names
  Geranium Dreamland = 'Bremdream' (PBR).
Toxicity
- To humans
  Geranium Dreamland, commonly known as geranium, is generally not considered toxic to humans. However, ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in some individuals due to the presence of tannins and other compounds. These symptoms are typically not severe, but if you suspect ingestion and have any adverse reactions, it is advisable to consult with a medical professional.
- To pets
  Geranium Dreamland, commonly known as geranium, can be toxic to pets, particularly to cats and dogs. If a pet ingests part of a geranium, it may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, or dermatitis. In cats, it may also lead to symptoms such as lethargy, localized swelling, or scratching. If you believe your pet has consumed any part of a geranium, you should contact your veterinarian, as they may recommend measures to prevent more severe reactions or complications.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
- Spread
  1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  5
- Native area
  Mediterranean

Benefits

General Benefits
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it ideal for gardeners with limited time.
- Drought Tolerant: Can survive with less water, making it suitable for dry climates and water-wise gardens.
- Long Blooming: Offers a long flowering season, typically from spring to fall, providing extended visual appeal.
- Attracts Pollinators: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Rabbit Resistant: Generally not favored by rabbits, helping to minimize damage from wildlife.
- Deer Resistant: Less appealing to deer than other garden plants, reducing the risk of grazing.
- Colorful Foliage: Features attractive foliage that adds color and texture to garden designs.
- Compact Growth: Grows in a neat, compact form, ideal for containers, borders, and small garden spaces.
- Easy to Propagate: Can be easily propagated from cuttings, allowing gardeners to multiply their plants.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Creating natural dyes: The leaves and flowers of Geranium Dreamland can be boiled to create natural dyes for fabrics and yarns. The resulting colors can vary depending on the mordant used.
- Educational tool: The growing process of Geranium Dreamland can be used as an educational tool in schools or workshops to teach students about plant biology and the life cycle of flowering plants.
- Floral art: Petals of Geranium Dreamland can be used in floral art and crafts to create intricate designs and patterns due to their vibrant color and shape.
- Homemade potpourri: Dried Geranium Dreamland flowers and leaves can be mixed with other aromatic herbs to create homemade potpourri, offering a natural scent for homes.
- Photography subject: With their striking blooms, Geranium Dreamland plants make an excellent subject for photographers, especially those focusing on macro or nature photography.
- Garden design teaching: Geranium Dreamland's compact growth habit can be used to illustrate principles of garden design, such as color balance and texture contrast in small spaces.
- Culinary decoration: While not commonly consumed, the petals of Geranium Dreamland can be used to add a colorful garnish to salads or desserts, after ensuring they are free from pesticides and safe to eat.
- Scented stationery: Pressed flowers of Geranium Dreamland can be used to decorate stationery, providing a subtle fragrance and a touch of elegance to letters or invitations.
- Handmade soaps: Small blossoms of Geranium Dreamland can be incorporated into homemade soaps to add visual appeal and a gentle floral scent.
- Nature-inspired crafts: The distinct shape of Geranium Dreamland leaves can be used as templates or imprints in clay or playdough for craft projects, creating patterns and decorations.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The geranium is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The geranium is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Friendship: Geraniums are often associated with friendship, as they are common, enduring plants that can be shared among friends.
- Health and Healing: Historically, geraniums have been used in folk medicine, symbolizing the desire for good health and recovery from ailments.
- Positive Emotions: With their bright and colorful flowers, geraniums are said to represent happiness, joy, and positive emotions.
- Comfort: The hardy nature of geraniums symbolizes comfort and familiarity, often used to provide a sense of coziness in a home setting.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Geraniums should be watered thoroughly when the soil feels dry to the touch, typically every 7 to 10 days. Use approximately 1 gallon of water per plant each time you water, ensuring that the water penetrates deeply into the soil to reach the roots. Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf mildew, and water in the morning to allow any splashed foliage to dry out during the day. During the hot summer months, watering frequency may increase due to higher temperatures and evaporation rates. In winter or cooler temperatures, water less frequently, as the plants require less moisture and overwatering can lead to root rot.
Light
Geraniums thrive in bright, sunny conditions and should receive a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day. The perfect spot for these plants is in a location where they are exposed to direct sunlight for most of the day with some partial shade during the hottest part of the afternoon. Avoid full shade areas, as this can lead to poor blooming and leggy growth.
Temperature
Geraniums prefer moderate temperatures and perform best when daytime temperatures are between 65°F and 75°F and nighttime temperatures do not drop below 50°F. They can tolerate temperatures up to around 80°F but may stop blooming if it gets much hotter. These plants can survive minimum temperatures of around 30°F, but frost and freezing are detrimental to their health.
Pruning
Prune geraniums to encourage bushy growth and to remove spent blooms and dead leaves. This should be done every few weeks during the growing season. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pinching off the tips of the stems can also help promote fuller plants and more flowers.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Geraniums prefer well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. A mix of one-part peat, one-part perlite, and one-part compost is ideal for the Geranium Dreamland.
Repotting
Geranium Dreamland should be repotted every 1-2 years, or when it outgrows its current pot, to ensure continued growth and blooming.
Humidity & Misting
Geranium Dreamland prefers moderate humidity levels, similar to what is found in typical home environments, without the need for additional humidity.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright, indirect light with occasional direct sun.
- Outdoor
  Full sun to partial shade, protect from strong winds and frost.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA.
Life cycle
Geranium Dreamland ('Bremdream' PBR), commonly known as Hardy Geranium or Cranesbill, begins its life cycle from seed or vegetative propagation, where the initial stage is characterized by germination and the emergence of the cotyledons. Following this, the plant enters the vegetative stage, producing a rosette of leaves and establishing a root system. As it matures, the Geranium Dreamland enters the flowering stage, producing distinctive pink blooms with veined petals, often during late spring to early summer. After pollination, typically by bees or other insects, the flowers will develop into fruit, which are capsules containing seeds that are designed to be dispersed through a mechanism that flings them away from the parent plant. In the autumn, the plant may die back, entering a period of dormancy through winter, especially in cooler climates. The cycle resumes with the return of warmer weather in spring, when the plant will regenerate from the rootstock or self-seeded offspring, repeating the process.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Summer
- Propogation: The Geranium Dreamland, known botanically as 'Bremdream' (PBR), is a type of hardy geranium, and it can be propagated most effectively through stem cuttings. This popular method usually takes place during late summer or early fall. To propagate by stem cuttings, a grower selects a healthy, non-flowering shoot and cuts a 3 to 4-inch (approximately 7.5 to 10 centimeters) length, making sure that it includes a few leaf nodes. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end is dipped into a rooting hormone powder to enhance root development. The cutting is then inserted into a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix, ensuring that at least one leaf node is below the soil surface. The pot is kept in a warm, brightly lit area, but out of direct sunlight, and the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged. Roots typically develop within a few weeks, after which the new plant can be gradually acclimatized to outdoor conditions if necessary before being planted out.