Geum
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Geum are found in most regions of the Northern Hemisphere and are a genus of perennial flowering gardening plants.

Leaves are mainly basal, hairy, pinnate or lobed and ovate to heart shape.

Flowers are yellow, orange, red, saucer shaped and borne in cymes.

Essential info

Genus: Geum

Family: Rosaceae

Species: Andicola

Common Names: Avens.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 60cm (24inches).

Flowering: From spring through to autumn.

Where to plant info

Geum are a very versatile gardening plant and can be used in most locations in any garden.

Usage: Ideal for borders and as general bedding plants.

They are effective in cottage gardens.

They are excellent as cut flowers.

Site: They prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Geum will also do well in partial shade.

Soil: Any rich and free draining soil.

Propagation info By seed in spring or autumn.

Best germination temperature: 50 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 2 - 6 weeks.

How to sow seeds….. read more

Or propagate by division in spring or autumn.

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