About
A clump-forming, softly-hairy perennial with lobed, basal leaves to 20cm long. The bright orange flowers, up to 4cm across, are produced from late spring to summer. Height about 45cm.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-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 usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationA moisture-loving perennial that will tolerate most soils, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion
PruningCut back the old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter, but cultivars are unlikely to come true from seed. Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceCan suffer from leaf miners and geum sawfly
Disease resistanceOccasionally suffers from powdery mildews