About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, to 35cm, with basal rosettes of lobed leaves. The tangerine-orange, semi-double flowers are produced on dark red stems from late spring to mid-summer.
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
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-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, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
PruningCut back the old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free