About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall with hairy, toothed, mid-green basal leaves and greenish stems bearing several creamy-white nodding, bell-shaped flowers to 2cm across 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 typeLoam, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-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, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in moisture-retentive soil that is not waterlogged during winter and in a position in light shade or a sunny spot
PruningCut back flowered stems or deadhead to encourage flowering through the summer
PropagationPropagate by seed and overwinter in a cold frame or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly and leaf miners
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews in dry soils