Geum is also known as Nailweed. Geum is native to Europe, North Africa, western Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Geum is a member of the Rose family (Rosaceae). This is a large family that also includes, for example, Lady's Mantle, Lion's Claw, Appleberry, Hawthorn, Quince, Strawberry, Apple, Pear, Rose, Firethorn, Rowan, Medlar and Buckthorn. Geum Mrs. Bradshaw is a bright red flowering variety with green leaves. This plant is very hardy and easy to maintain.
Geum Mrs. Bradshaw can grow well on all types of soil, but needs well-drained soil. It is an easy plant that can be combined with many other plants. Because this Geum forms a clump, it can be planted very well in borders and in groups. And so Geum Mrs. Bradshaw becomes a striking eye-catcher in the garden. Geum Mrs. Bradshaw flowers from May to October. It prefers a sunny spot with some shade. This plant is very popular with bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Extend flowering time by regularly removing spent flowers. Hardy perennial. Geum is evergreen. Height: 50 - 60 cm.
Indoor sowing: March - April
Outdoor sowing: May - July
Germination: 7 - 21 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 22 °C
Sowing depth: shallow
Plant distance: 30 - 40 cm
Plant position: sunny - half shadow
Flowering period: May - October
Sow indoors from March - April in trays filled with well-moistened potting soil. Sow the seeds thinly, sparingly and shallowly. Do not cover the seeds, but gently press them into the soil. Keep the seeds well-warm, moist and provide adequate light. Keep the temperature as even as possible and do not let the temperature drop especially at night. Cover the trays with a lid to keep the moisture in.
Remove the lid as soon as the seedlings emerge. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be put in separate pots. From early May, the seedlings can be hardened off. Put them outside in the sun during the day for 10 - 14 days. After this, they can be put outside in a sunny, well-watered spot with some semi-shade if necessary. Keep the plants about 30 - 40 cm apart.
Sow outdoors from May, as soon as the soil starts to warm up a little. Sow in a sunny spot with some partial shade and well-drained soil. Sow sparingly, thinly and shallowly. Do not cover the seeds and gently press them into the soil. Keep well moist and weed-free. Keep the plants about 30 - 40 cm apart. Regularly remove spent flowers. This ensures that Geum continues to flower for longer. This plant can be propagated by sowing and by tearing the plant and planting out the parts.
