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Herbaceous Perennial

Geum 'Hannay's'
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avens 'Hannay's'

A compact, clump-forming perennial to 30cm tall bearing soft orange flowers flushed with red in spring and summer held on short stems above the foliage

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Red Green
Summer Orange Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn for home use

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back the old stems to the ground to encourage more flowers through the season

Pests

May be susceptible to geum sawfly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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