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Herbaceous Perennial

Geum 'Georgenberg'
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avens 'Georgenberg'

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, to 25cm, with basal rosettes of lobed leaves. The orange-yellow, single flowers, up to 4cm across, are produced from late spring to mid-summer

Synonyms
Geum chiloense 'Georgenberg'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Yellow Green
Summer Orange Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical 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

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • 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 geum sawfly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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