Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Geum 'Lady Stratheden' is a herbaceous perennial that forms a clump of hairy, dark green, pinnate basal leaves.
Upright purple stems rise above the foliage, carrying semi-double rich yellow flowers around 4.5cm wide. Flowers appear from late spring into summer and add bold colour to borders and wildlife planting.
This plant fits well in perennial borders, cottage gardens, and sunny wildlife-friendly areas where pollinators can access its blooms.
Where could you place a splash of bright yellow in your garden? A group of Geum 'Lady Stratheden' brightens the front or middle of borders.
Key Features
- Botanical name: Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
- Common name: Avens
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Flower colour: Rich yellow
- Flowering period: Late spring to summer
- Flower size: 4.5cm wide
- Height: up to 60cm
- Spread: up to 45cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
Benefits for UK Wildlife
- Flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.
- Early to mid-summer blooms support insects when other flowers fade.
- Foliage offers shelter for small garden wildlife.
Planting Tips
- Plant in full sun for best flowering.
- Use moist but well-drained soil.
- Space plants around 45cm apart to allow clumps to develop.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain healthy growth.
Why Grow Geum 'Lady Stratheden'?
- Produces bold yellow flowers above contrasting purple stems.
- Compact clump-forming habit suits borders and mixed planting.
- Supports pollinators with nectar and pollen.
- Easy to grow in sunny UK gardens with well-drained soil.
Add Geum 'Lady Stratheden' to your garden for long-lasting summer colour and pollinator-friendly planting in sunny borders or wildlife areas.