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Geum rivale 'Album'

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Genus: Geum
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall with hairy, toothed, mid-green basal leaves and greenish stems bearing several creamy-white nodding, bell-shaped flowers to 2cm across in late spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moisture-retentive soil that is not waterlogged during winter and in a position in light shade or a sunny spot

Pruning

Cut back flowered stems or deadhead to encourage flowering through the summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed and overwinter in a cold frame or propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to geum sawflies

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

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