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GEUM 'Mrs J Bradshaw'
Commonly known as Avens

Scarlet flowers
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Dead heading will prolong flowering period -
Pests & Diseases
Sawfly larvae may cause damage to leaves -
Place of origin
Hybrid of G. chiloense (Chile) introduced to UK in 1826 -
Red
Scarlet flowers -
Cup-shaped4.5cm (1¾in) across
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
40-60 cm (16-24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Pinnate, hairy leaves 15-20cm (6-8in) long with kidney-shaped terminal leaflets, the remainder ovate. produces cymes of 1-5 flowers
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size40-60 cm (16-24in)
60cm (24in)
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