Geum chiloense - Mrs J Bradshaw (Avens)

Type Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Red Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Geum chiloense cultivation notes: Geum's flourish on most moist garden soils, yet they don’t like wet or heavy clay soils. Plant in a sheltered sunny spot towards the front of the border where they can grow without being smothered by taller plants. Prop by dividing in autumn or spring.

Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Geum chiloense - Mrs J Bradshaw (Avens)
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