- Botanical Name
- Geum rivale. G. magellanicum
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen Perennial
- Size (HxW)
- ‘Norgate’s Flame’, ‘Megan’: 20-30cmx 20-30cm. ‘Red Wing’s’, ‘Blazing Sunset’: 40-60cm x 40-50cm. G. magellanicum: 40-90cm x 30-40cm.
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant where the roots meet the stem with the roots spread evenly below the soil surface. See above for spacing.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade. They are best protected from the hot afternoon sun.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy to -10C
- Water
- Water to establish then only if rainfall is low. Dry tolerant once established, don’t forget, it can take plants take around four weeks to establish, depending on conditions, they should be watered regularly during this time.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well balanced fertiliser in early spring.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back any spent foliage/flowers to tidy.
- Notes
- The flowers are suitable for picking. Can be divided during winter or early spring as required. Seed can be collected for sowing.
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