Geum chiloense (Chiloe Island avens) — perennial herb

Overview

Geum chiloense is a perennial herb in the genus Geum, part of the Q46299 family. Geum chiloense grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. It is native to S Europe and SW Asia.

About

Geum chiloense is a perennial herb in the genus Geum that flowers in the UK from June to August. It favours positions in full sun or partial shade and needs a moist, well-drained loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, it suits mixed herbaceous planting where mid-season flowering is required. Plants establish best where soil moisture is consistent without waterlogging.

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About the genus

Geum (L.), commonly called avens, is a flowering plant genus of about 60 accepted species and hybrids, within the Rosaceae family in the order of Rosales, in the major group angiosperms. The species of the genus are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and New Zealand. They are closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria.

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In the garden

Geum chiloense is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. In UK conditions its recorded flowering season runs from June to August, providing clear mid-summer interest. Use that window to plan companions that flower earlier or later to extend colour through the season. Site selection matters: choose a spot in full sun or partial shade with well-drained, loamy soil that remains moist and sits at a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid freely draining dry soils; the plant performs where moisture is present but the soil does not stay waterlogged. Incorporated organic matter will help retain even moisture in a loamy mix without impairing drainage. In garden use, place Geum chiloense towards the middle of herbaceous borders or in mixed perennial beds where soil moisture can be maintained. Its summer flowering fills the mid-season gap between spring bulbs and later perennials, so positioning it to bridge those groups makes its display most effective. Flowers from June to August are the plant's principal seasonal contribution and define its role in a planting scheme.