About
A clump-forming perennial forming a mound of hairy, toothed and lobed, divided leaves. Wiry, branching stems held erect above the foliage bear ruffled, semi-double yellow flowers flushed with orange and red towards the petal edges.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion
PruningDeadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf miners, aphids and geum sawfly larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew