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avens 'Herterton Primrose'

Geum 'Herterton Primrose'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Geum
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial forming a low mound of semi-evergreen, lobed and toothed leaves above which nodding, primrose-yellow flowers are borne on upright, reddish-purple stems from mid-spring into early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

Pruning

Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf miners, aphids and geum sawfly larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years