Overview
Geum 'Kathryn' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Kathryn' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Geum 'Kathryn' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Geum genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with pinnately lobed foliage arranged in a basal rosette. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is adaptable to both exposed and sheltered aspects facing any direction. Geum 'Kathryn' is ideal for cottage gardens, flower borders, patios, and wildlife-friendly spaces, offering interest through spring and summer with its saucer-shaped blooms in loose clusters.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geum 'Kathryn' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geum 'Kathryn'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Geum sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geum 'Kathryn'?
Geum 'Kathryn' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geum 'Kathryn' need?
Geum 'Kathryn' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geum 'Kathryn' hardy in the UK?
Geum 'Kathryn' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geum 'Kathryn'?
Division in autumn or spring, Seed.
More in the Geum genus
- Geumavens
- Geum 'Bell Bank'Avens
- Geum aleppicumyellow avens
- Geum calthifolium
- Geum calthifolium subsp. nipponicum
- Geum japonicum
- Geum magellanicumhierba del clavo
- Geum radiatum
