Geum 'Custard Tart'
avens 'Custard Tart'
A low-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 25cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed, toothed green leaves. Frilly, double custard-yellow flowers are held on tall stems above the foliage from June to August. Ideal for the front of a flower border in a cooler part of the garden
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–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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