About
This clump-forming perennial, to around 50cm high in flower, forming a dense mound of deeply lobed green leaves with toothed edges. Early flowering, with semi-double, golden yellow flowers borne on dark red stems above the foliage from mid spring to early 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, Clay, 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
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, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade but flowering is better in sun. 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