Geum Lady Strathden

Description

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’
Common Name: Avens
Plant Type: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
Mature Height: Up to 60cm
Mature Spread: Not specified
Flowering Period: June to September
Flower Colour: Double sunshine-yellow blooms
Foliage Colour: Green
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Maintenance: Low

Description

Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ is a cheerful cottage-garden perennial that brings a lovely burst of sunshine-yellow to the summer border. Its double flowers are carried on strong, upright stems, giving a light, graceful presence without feeling overly busy. Flowering generously from June right through to September, it’s a lovely choice for adding warmth, softness and a relaxed, romantic feel to the garden.

Caragh Garden Notebook

Planting:
Plant in spring or autumn in well-prepared, well-drained soil. It will settle in best where it has room to form a healthy clump and enough space to show off its flowers.

Watering:
Water well after planting and keep it hydrated through the first season. Once established, it is fairly easy to care for, but will appreciate regular watering during dry spells.

Feeding:
A mulch of compost in spring will help keep growth strong and blooming generous.

Seasonal Care & Tidy-Up:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and keep the plant looking fresh. Cut back old growth in late autumn or early spring.

Division:
Divide clumps every few years in spring or autumn if they become congested, to keep the plant vigorous.

Pests & Problems:
Generally trouble-free, making it a reliable and rewarding addition to the garden.

Design Notes:
Perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and softer naturalistic schemes. It works beautifully with plants such as salvias, geraniums, nepeta, and hardy grasses, where its sunny flowers can weave through the planting and lift the whole display.