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 about 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 almost 15 years ago:
Prune
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
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 about 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:
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 about 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 almost 13 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Due over 12 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 about 12 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 12 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Due over 11 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 about 11 years ago:
Divide
dig up in spring (or autumn) .... see previous reminder
Due almost 11 years ago:
Deadhead
Cut back the old stems after flowering.
Due over 10 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.
