Plant name: Geum 'Mrs J Bradshaw'
Other names: Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw', Geum chiloense 'Mrs Bradshaw'
Category: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
Plant family: Rosaceae
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Chalk, loam, sand. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral. Moist but well-drained/ well-drained.
Flowering/fruiting month: June - September
Size:
- 0.1-0.5 metres height
- 0.1-0.5 metres spread
Description: 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is 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.
Care: Suitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged. Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn. Cut back the old stems after flowering.
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