About
A low-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 35cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. Double, bell-shaped creamy-white flowers flushed with pink and with long, yellow stamens, are held on stems above the foliage from late spring to late 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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
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, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
PruningDeadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews