Overview
Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and wildlife areas, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. This hardy plant (H7) can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to exposed or sheltered aspects.
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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series)?
Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series) need?
Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series) hardy in the UK?
Geum 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi 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 'Dawntreader' (Valley Hi Series)?
Division in autumn or spring, Seed.
More in the Geum genus
- Geumavens
- Geum 'Bell Bank'Avens
- Geum aleppicumyellow avens
- Geum calthifolium
- Geum calthifolium subsp. nipponicum
- Geum japonicum
- Geum magellanicumhierba del clavo
- Geum radiatum
