Geum

Geum plants (aven) are a perennial cottage garden plant related to potentilla, evergreen and widely spread from New Zealand to Europe with over 50 species.

Geum coccineum are a fast growing plant that is usually easy to care for. Named varieties including ‘ Pink frills’ and ‘Blazing sunset’ are popular cultivars as is the petty low growing cultivar ‘Jess’.

Varieties and species such as G. rivale are low growing and can be divided in early spring. Many species and cultivars are available for sale online as well as from garden centres.

Geum Varieties

• Red Robin – Best described as an acre to red flower.
• Tangerine – Brilliant orange flowers on an old cultivar we are lucky to still have available in Australia.
• Mrs Bradshaw – Orange to red flowers.
• Moonlight – Pale lemon yellow flowers
• ‘Borisii’ with brilliant red flowers.
• ‘Norgate’s Flame’

Plant Profile and Growing Hints

Geum are a cottage garden or perennial border plant.

1. They prefer full sun to part shade and they do not like frost.  They grow well in a humus rich moist but well drained soil.
2. Plants will spread to form a rounded clump around 50 -70 cm across. Dig in some well rotted compost and blood and bone before planting.
3. Water in well with a liquid fertilizer, ‘worm castings tea’ or seaweed fertilizer seems to work well.
4. A liitle mulch and perhaps a little slow release fertilizer in spring will aid growth and help keep moist.
5. Water well during dry spells. Divide clumps during autumn. In terms of pruning, just a general shaping as required, these are a neat little plant.
6. Best time to plant is in early spring.

Geum plants are available for sale from the following nurseries

CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com

LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au

BOTANICAL TREASURES NURSERY ph 0456 706 567
Little Hampton, Vic 345
"Mail order nursery specialising in cottage garden perennials, flowering shrubs, Trilliums, Hostas and Pacific Coast Iris. Flat rate express postage - Except WA & TAS"
www.botanicaltreasures.com

PLANTERS PATCH phone : (02) 9653 3933

Specialist perennial nursery supplying quality plants in 100mm pots. All plants are grown at our nursery and deliver to your door via Australia Post.We have many new releases and favourite perennials plants available.Available by mail order. Supplying NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT & SA.
www.planterspatch.com.au

YELLOW HOUSE PERENNIALS - ph 02) 4421 8681 mob 0417 433 357
Large range of Rare, Unusual and Old Fashioned Perennials. Includes Artemisias, Achilleas, Geraniums, Geums, Salvias, Penstemon and Francoa.
www.yellowhouseheritageperennials.com.au

PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au

NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au

 

MUSKER'S at BROUGHTON HALL Rare Plant Nursery - ph 0417056110
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au