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alpine avens

Geum montanum

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Genus: Geum
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: yellow-flowered mountain avens

About this plant

G. montanum is a rhizomatous perennial to 15cm in height, making a compact clump of pinnate leaves with large terminal leaflets. Bright, deep golden-yellow flowers 3-4cm in width are usually solitary

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in autumn or spring

Pests

Can get glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and sawflies

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

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