About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with hairy, dark green, pinnate basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, rich scarlet flowers 4.5cm in width.
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, East-facing, South-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
CultivationSuitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged
PruningDeadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free