Overview
Geum 'Son of Poco' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Son of Poco' 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 'Son of Poco' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Geum genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with pinnately lobed foliage arranged in a basal rosette. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to both exposed and sheltered aspects. It is ideal for use in cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, patios, and wildlife gardens, offering 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 'Son of Poco' 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 'Son of Poco'
- 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 'Son of Poco'?
Geum 'Son of Poco' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geum 'Son of Poco' need?
Geum 'Son of Poco' 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 'Son of Poco' hardy in the UK?
Geum 'Son of Poco' 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 'Son of Poco'?
Division in autumn or spring, Seed.
More in the Geum genus
- Geumavens
- Geum 'Bell Bank'Avens
- Geum aleppicumyellow avens
- Geum calthifolium
- Geum calthifolium subsp. nipponicum
- Geum japonicum
- Geum magellanicumhierba del clavo
- Geum radiatum
