About
A clump-forming perennial, to around 40cm high in flower, forming a compact mound of deeply lobed, wrinkled green leaves with toothed edges. Nodding, semi-double flowers, pale cream flushed with pink and with dark red calyces, are borne on slender stems above the foliage from spring to midsummer.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-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, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
PruningDeadhead regularly to encourage more flowers
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews