What A genus of around 54 species in the Rosaceae family. Geums are hardy evergreen perennials with showy, brightly coloured flowers, and are commonly known as avens.
Origins Native to temperate regions of all continents (apart from Australia and Antarctica), geums are particularly found in a swathe across the Northern Hemisphere, with hotspots in the Balkans and Chile. Many garden forms are cultivated hybrids.
Season Mid-spring to summer with the key months being March to June.
Size Ranging from 15cm to over 80cm high. Plants are either clumping or spreading.
In general, geums need fertile, moisture-retentive soil. In cultivation, those derived from require shade, while cultivars of (previously ) can adapt to
