Geum flowers heavily in May and June and will keep on flowering until late summer if the plant is deadheaded. Mrs. Bradshaw is clump-forming and divides easily after the first year. In colder climates, you might need to mulch the plant during the winter. Geum Chiloense is also commonly known as Avens.
Sow Geum - Mrs. Bradshaw Seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost. Use sterile potting mix and trays. Gently press the seeds into the surface of the soil and barely cover them with soil. Keep the flower seed constantly moist until germination. At the time of transplanting, cut back the seedling to encourage more compact growth. Plant in well-drained, fairly fertile soil. Can take up to two years to start flowering heavily.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 5 - 7 Height: 24 inches Bloom Season: Spring and summer Bloom Color: Orange-red Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed Sowing Rate: 2 -3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination Plant Spacing: 18 inches
yes id did buy and receive bamboo seeds from you. i planted same and now cautiously await some indication the sprouting will begin. we are in northern nj where it is quite cold so i am keeping the plantings in a planter system we use for seedlings. only time luck and patience will tell the ultimate story. if the seeds come to be small plants we will replant into pots until spring and after that we are guardedly optimistic. thanks for the request and service. stewart a farber
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.