About
Red Dragon' is a clump-forming, softly hairy,herbaceous perennial to 50cm tall producing low mounds of divided leaves. Scarlet, double flowers to 4cm across are borne on wiry, branched stems from late spring into summer.
About the genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be damaged by geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free