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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Orange Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn for home use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back the old stems to the ground to encourage more flowers through the season
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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