About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall, with lobed basal leaves and reddish-brown stems, bearing in late spring semi-double deep red-pink flowers, slightly nodding in bud, more upward-facing at maturity, the overlapping petals giving a frilled appearance with yellow and brownish stamens.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet or waterlogging
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering; remove spent flower stems
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to sawfly larvae or leaf miner
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews