Product Details
Seeds per packet: 85
Unveil a splash of vibrant, scarlet beauty in your garden with Geum Mrs. Bradshaw, a hardy perennial that boasts semi-double, fiery red blossoms. Perfect for zones 4a to 7b, this versatile plant adapts well to a variety of conditions, maintaining a mounded habit with heart-shaped, green foliage. Not only does it bloom from late spring through summer, adding continual interest, but it also serves as a heat-tolerant option that’s virtually fuss-free. Plant it in a sun-drenched area, space them 18 to 24 inches apart, and watch them reach a height of 24 inches, forming an eye-catching display that you can also cut for early-season bouquets. Keep it in cool, well-drained sites for best performance, and you’ll have a perennial that continues to captivate year after year.
Product Features:
- Scientific Name: Geum chiloense, also known as Avens or Grecian Rose
- Hardiness: Zones 4a-7b, can withstand temperatures down to -20°F
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Summer
- Plant Habit: Mounded, making it ideal for rock gardens or as a mass planting
- Heat Tolerance: Exceptionally heat tolerant for extended beauty through warm months
- Water Requirements: Medium – not overly demanding in its water needs
- Fertilization: Minimal, fertilize only when needed
- Spacing: 18-24 inches apart for optimal growth
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 24 inches and a width of 18 inches
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in sunny locations
- Multi-purpose: Great for garden beds, mixed containers, and cut flower arrangements
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance; divide every 2-3 years to ensure plant longevity
- Visual Appeal: Features scarlet, semi-double flowers and heart-shaped, green foliage
Product Categories
Height: 13-24 Inches
Life Cycle: Annual
Water Needs: Average
Use: Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Containers, Edging, Landscaping
Plant Species: Flowers
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Bloom Season: Late Spring, Summer
Planting Season: Spring, Summer