Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and ground cover.

About

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of Geum, a genus of rhizomatous perennials in the Rosaceae family. It features deciduous, pinnately lobed foliage arranged in a basal rosette and produces saucer-shaped blooms in loose clusters during spring and summer. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, and can be propagated by division or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series)

Propagation: Division in autumn or spring, Seed
Pest resistance: Geum sawfly
Disease resistance: Downy mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series)?

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) need?

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) hardy in the UK?

Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.

How do I propagate Geum 'Dark and Stormy' (Cocktails Series)?

Division in autumn or spring, Seed.

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