Geum montanum
alpine avens
A rhizomatous perennial to 15cm in height, making a compact clump of pinnate dark green leaves with large terminal leaflets. In spring and early summer bears cup-shaped, deep golden-yellow flowers 3-4cm in width are usually solitary on short stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & S Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and sawflies
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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