Geum rivale 'Album'

water avens 'Album'
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall with hairy, toothed, mid-green basal leaves and greenish stems bearing several creamy-white nodding, bell-shaped flowers to 2cm across in late spring and summer
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 | Cream White | Green | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Cream White | Green | |
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–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
Grows best in moisture-retentive soil that is not waterlogged during winter and in a position in light shade or a sunny spot
Propagation
Propagate by seed and overwinter in a cold frame or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back flowered stems or deadhead to encourage flowering through the summer
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly and leaf miners
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews in dry soils
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