Description
(Geum chiloense ‘Lady Stratheden’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
A leafy plant with attractive poppy-like, butter-yellow flowers.
FLOWERS
The double yellow flowers are held on dainty stems above the dense green foliage through summer and autumn. They are suitable for cutting.
POSITION & USES
Plant in normal garden soil that retains moisture. Suited to planting along the front of a bedĀ or in groups. Very effective with deep blue flowering companions.
CULTIVATION
Tidy up old leaves at the end of the seasonĀ and divide every five years or so.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 5 |
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Habit | A densely leaved clumping perennial plant. |
Position | Part to Full Sun, Heavy Frost. |
Height | 55CM |
Width | 55CM |