Geum rivale
water avens
Geum rivale produces a succession of nodding, bell-shaped, dusky pink to dark orange-red flowers, each held on mahogany tinted stems from late spring to midsummer above rosettes of scalloped, fresh green leaves.
An excellent and attractive groundcover plant for a bog garden. The seed-heads resemble little raspberries, and are retained on the plant all summer, which also makes them an important decorative feature.
An excellent and attractive groundcover plant for a bog garden. The seed-heads resemble little raspberries, and are retained on the plant all summer, which also makes them an important decorative feature.
How to care for Geum rivale:
Geum rivale thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and suits pond edges or damp borders. Keep the soil consistently moist—never dry. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms and cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to tidy the clump. Divide every few years to maintain vigour and prevent
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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