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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' (Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'
Other names
Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw', Geum chiloense 'Mrs. Bradshaw'
Genus
Geum Geum
Variety or Cultivar
'Mrs J. Bradshaw' _ 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy, dark-green, basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, orange-red flowers in summer.
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies
General care
Pruning
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' (Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid soil that is waterlogged in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'
Other names
Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw', Geum chiloense 'Mrs. Bradshaw'
Genus
Geum Geum
Variety or Cultivar
'Mrs J. Bradshaw' _ 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy, dark-green, basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, orange-red flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies
General care
Pruning
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' (Avens 'Mrs J. Bradshaw') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid soil that is waterlogged in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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