Geum, Avens 'Mrs. Bradshaw'

Geum

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Geum (JEE-um)
Synonym
Geum chiloense
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Red
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
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Non-patented
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sitka, Alaska

Alameda, California

Long Beach, California

Merced, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Milford, Delaware

Roswell, Georgia

Lewiston, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Fishers, Indiana

Greenville, Indiana

Inwood, Iowa

South China, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Salem, Massachusetts

Grayling, Michigan

Ely, Minnesota

Rosemount, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Reno, Nevada

Edgewood, New Mexico

Buffalo, New York

Defiance, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Rochester, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Ogden, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington(2 reports)

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

Cameron, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hazelcrest, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2012 | positive

i got this plant on a clearance last year. I planted it next to the down spout of my house in full sun. it seem to love been wet most of...Read More

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Graham, NC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

I bought a little plant at a clearance sale in late autumn and shoved it in next to my red and yellow asiatic lilies, thinking it would b...Read More

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Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2010 | positive

Mrs. Bradshaw is one of my favorite plants. It's difficult to find vibrant show-offy flowers for the shade, and she fits the bill. This...Read More

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Ely, MN | June 2009 | positive

Was surprised when I read that this plant is rated zones 5 through 7. I live in zone 3 and got my original start from my aunt who had he...Read More

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Roswell, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2009 | positive

It prefers afternoon shade in my garden. I am in zone 8. Love this plant!

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Raleigh, NC | April 2009 | positive

I give it a positive because sited in the right spot, this is one of my absolute favorite plants! Perfect for a cottage garden, or any g...Read More

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Spokane, WA | February 2007 | neutral

I love this plant!! Unfortunantly ive lost this particular cultivar several times over the winter. Geum do not like wet winters. The l...Read More

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Oostburg, WI (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | positive

I planted this last fall on the south side of the house, knowing it was rated at z5 and I am in z4. I was pleased to see it survived and ...Read More

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