About
A herbaceous perennial about 35cm high with mid-green pinnate leaves of lobed and toothed leaflets (the terminal leaflet is larger, while the lower leaflets are much smaller and inconspicuous) and yellow flowers, both single and semi-double, from early summer to early autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
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, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading regularly will encourage flowering into autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to geum sawfly and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to downy mildews