About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 25cm tall, with lobed basal leaves. Reddish-brown stems bear nodding, double, frilly-edged pink flowers to 4cm across with a lemon centre in late spring and 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-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 usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade
PruningDeadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn for home use
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry soil