Xela's Garden
Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Genus: Geum.
Species: Geum avens.
Planted 05.09 Vistabile front lounge window border
Bought 05.09 Morrisons £1.99 or £ for 2 plants
Botanical Name: Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Other names:Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Genus: Geum
Variety or Cultivar:
'Lady Stratheden' ~ 'Lady Stratheden' is an herbaceous perennial with mound forming, green, hairy, kidney shaped leaves and semi-double, rich yellow flowers on branched stems throughout summer.
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid soil that is waterlogged in winter.
Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect: South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
* Aphids
* , Glasshouse red spider mite
* , Sawflies
Pruning: Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Propagation method(s): Division, Seed
Skill rating: Beginner
Maintenance hours / year: 1
Geum 'Lady Stratheden' is: Deciduous
Flower: Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Ultimate height (m): 0.5
Ultimate spread (m): 0.5
Time to maturity: 2-5 years
[Source: www.shootgardening.co.uk/sitePlant.php?plantid=4597&name=geum-lady-stratheden----]
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Reminders for this plant
Due almost 16 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring or autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due over 15 years ago:
Prune
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Divide
dig up in spring or autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due almost 15 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring or autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due over 14 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring or autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due almost 14 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring or autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due over 13 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Divide
dig up in (spring or) autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due almost 13 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring (or autumn) and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due over 12 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Divide
dig up in (spring or) autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
Due almost 12 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring (or autumn) .... see previous reminder
Due over 11 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Divide
dig up in (spring or) autumn and break up into separate plants each with roots. Plant out straight away. Discard old weak parts.
