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Geum - 'Bell Bank'

Geum - 'Bell Bank'
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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 late), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Geum - 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.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Geum:

  • Suitable for container growing
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Geum

  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
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