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Herbaceous Perennial

Geum 'Stacey's Sunrise'
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avens 'Stacey's Sunrise'

A compact, clump-forming perennial 30-45cm tall, with mid-green lobed basal leaves and reddish stems bearing slightly nodding, saucer-shaped, single, pale yellow flowers in late spring and summer

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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
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Gold Green
Summer Red Yellow Gold Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–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 or light shade

Propagation

Propagate by division for home use

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Cut back flowered stems to the ground to encourage flowering through the season

Pests

May be susceptible to geum sawfly

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry soils

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