An award-winning avens with semi-double scarlet flowers waving on wiry stems above a low rosette of hairy leaves. Long-flowering and a cheerful favourite of cottage gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mrs Bradshaw Geum
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Mrs Bradshaw Geum
Mrs Bradshaw Geum suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Mrs Bradshaw Geum does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Mrs Bradshaw Geum is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Mrs Bradshaw Geum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Mrs Bradshaw Geum in the garden
Mrs Bradshaw Geum earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Mrs Bradshaw Geum with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Mrs Bradshaw Geum
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