Geum 'East of Eden'
A low-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 35cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. Double, bell-shaped creamy-white flowers flushed with pink and with long, yellow stamens, are held on stems above the foliage from late spring to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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