
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy in most UK gardens
Flowers
May - August
Soil
loam, chalk, sand
About this plant
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Description
A compact, cheerful geum with frilled, petticoat-like blooms held above fresh green foliage.
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Why we like it
Specs & details
The particulars
- Botanical name
- Geum 'Pretty Petticoats'
- Common name
- Avens
- Supplied as
- 3 litre pot
- Flowering period
- May - August
- Habit
- Clump-forming perennial
- Hardiness
- Hardy in most UK gardens
- Aspect
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type
- loam, chalk, sand
- Moisture
- moist but well-drained
- Position
- front of border, patio pot
Planting & care
Help it thrive
Planting guide
Plant in spring or autumn into moist but well-drained soil. Water well after planting and deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.
Care tips
Keep soil evenly moist in dry spells. Deadhead faded flowers to extend blooming. Divide congested clumps every few years.
Winter care
Cut back old stems and remove tired foliage. Protect pots from prolonged waterlogging.

