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Geum
'Mrs J. Bradshaw'
Mrs J. Bradshaw Avens
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Geum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Geum chiloense 'Mrs. Bradshaw' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 – 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Geum 'Mrs. J. Bradshaw' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with semi-double, brilliant red flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Works well 'en masse', as a ground cover or border plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, average soil. In cool climates, grow in moist, more fertile soil; in hot, humid climates, needs afternoon shade. Flowering period may be extended by promptly cutting back old stems. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Possible pests include: aphids, red spider mites and sawflies. No serious diseases of note. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Hairy, scalloped, heart-shaped, dark green, terminal, pinnately arranged, basal. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double, orange to brilliant red, up to 4.5 cm in diameter, in loose, branching clusters. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Propagation |
| Will come true from seed. |
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