Geum rivale - 'Leonard's Variety' (Geum, Avens) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Spreading clump Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height) Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Dark green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant Hardiness Very hardy Growth Slow Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Geum rivale description: This ruby red flowering variety has a challenging flower colour in terms of finding successful combinations with other plants. But it does produce masses of spectacular summer blossom. Geum rivale cultivation notes: Geum will tolerate most moist garden soils, yet they don’t like water logged 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. Propagate by dividing established plants in autumn or spring. Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils. Design & Plant Use for Geum rivale: Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting Common Missspellings: Geam Jeam, Jeum, Gium Geeum If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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