Overview
Geum magellanicum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum magellanicum 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 magellanicum, commonly known as hierba del clavo, is a clump-forming perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. Like other Geum species, it produces a basal rosette of pinnately lobed deciduous foliage and saucer-shaped flowers arranged in loose clusters. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types and pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for use in cottage gardens, flower borders, wildlife gardens, and containers, with interest in spring and summer.
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 magellanicum 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 magellanicum
- 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 magellanicum?
Geum magellanicum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geum magellanicum need?
Geum magellanicum 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 magellanicum hardy in the UK?
Geum magellanicum 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 magellanicum?
Division in autumn or spring, Seed.
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