Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' (d)
avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with hairy, dark green, pinnate basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, rich scarlet flowers 4.5cm in width
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, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Red | Green | |
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and geum sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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