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.
