About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 30cm tall bearing soft orange flowers flushed with red in spring and summer held on short stems above the foliage.
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, Clay, 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 usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back the old stems to the ground to encourage more flowers through the season
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn for home use
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free