About
A low-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 50cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. Prolific, long-lasting, semi-double bright, fiery red flowers are held on stems above the foliage from May to July then produce a second flush of blooms in the autumn. Tolerant of sun or part shade.
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
Plant details
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade but flowering is better in sun. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
PruningDeadhead regularly to encourage more flowers
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews