Geum – Mrs Bradshaw

Geum – Mrs Bradshaw

A true cottage garden favourite, Mrs Bradshaw is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial reaching to 60cm in height producing semi-double, rich scarlet 4.5cm flowers  from early summer onwards.  Thrives in more moist conditions.

Cultivation Advice Geum – Mrs Bradshaw

• Can be sown from early spring through to late summer.
• Sow finely on well drained fine compost and only cover the seed lightly, vermiculite is ideal.
• Best watered from the base of tray to avoid disturbing the seeds. 
• Germination at 18 to 22°C in 21-28 days.  Germination can be slow.
• Prick out when large enough to handle and grow on under cover gradually hardening off outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. 
• Plant 40cm apart.