About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial producing a rosette of lobed, hairy, mid-green leaves, which may persist through winter. Acid yellow, double, rosette-like flowers with ruffled petals are produced on slender stems from mid-spring to early autumn.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
PruningDeadhead to promote more blooms; cut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free