Description
Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ is a member of the Geum genus, that are commonly called Avens. They are members of the rose family and share similarities to both Strawberry plants and Potentilla, which they are closely related to. With delicate flowers which have an almost paper like quality, produced on thin stalks with comparatively large leaves produced around the base they are an attractive plant through summer with flowers coming in shades of white as well as yellow, orange and red.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Avens ‘Lady Stratheden’
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:They are closely related to the genera Potentilla and Fragaria (Strawberry)?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Foliage Colour |
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ should be cut back after it finishes flowering will promote growth the following year by redirecting energy from seed production and foliage maintenance to root growth.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ can have problems with aphids, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.