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Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
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Geum 'Lady Stratheden'

Geum chiloense
Gleaming gold ruffled petals adorn this vintage geum. Introduced by an English nursery in 1921, it is still a grand performer in the garden, lovely with the blue of early summer bellflowers and sparkling white foxgloves. It is low-maintenance and provides coveted, long-lasting bouquet flowers.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
54
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Vibrant golden yellow flowers
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Barely cover 1/16"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sprinkle with vermiculite or cover with a humidity dome to aid germination. Keep at 65-75°F, until germination, then grow on at 50-55°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow spring to early summer for blooms the following year.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Geum 'Lady Stratheden's citrus-hued flowers start blooming in late spring, adding movement and brilliant color to borders, containers and cut flower gardens. Grow in masses and avoid areas with hot unrelenting sun and dry soils, especially in summer. Cut back untidy foliage after the main flowering time for fresh dark green growth. A short-lived perennial, deadhead leaving some to drop seed and renew your plantings, or divide every three years. Best in compost enriched, freely draining soils.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" of water a week. They do best when evenly moist soils are provided. Avoid saturated soils and provide good drainage, especially important in the winter months.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic soil, 5.8-6.5pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2" of compost before planting. As buds form, apply a low nitrogen flower fertilizer or liquid kelp.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when one or two blooms on a stem start to open.