GEUM chiloense Lady Stratheden

Overview and Description

Geum chiloense 'Lady Stratheden' is a classic, award-winning perennial cherished for its cheerful, semi-double golden-yellow blooms and reliable garden performance. A long-time favourite in traditional cottage gardens, it brings colour, height, and structure to early summer borders. The bright flowers contrast beautifully with fresh green foliage and are held on elegant, wiry stems that dance above the basal mound.

First introduced in the mid-19th century and named after a Scottish noble family, this variety is still prized for its vigorous growth, pollinator appeal, and low maintenance requirements.

• Botanical Name: Geum chiloense 'Lady Stratheden'

• Common Name: Avens ‘Lady Stratheden’

• Family: Rosaceae

• Plant Type: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial

• Height & Spread: 45–60 cm tall × 30–40 cm wide

• Flowers: Semi-double, bright yellow with a soft frilled edge

• Foliage: Mid- to deep green, hairy and lobed in a tidy rosette

• Flowering Period: May to July (with occasional late flush in September)

• Growth Habit: Upright flowering stems above low basal leaves

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7; -20°C and below)

• RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Prefers a sunny position for best flower production

• Can tolerate light shade, particularly in warmer southern climates

• Avoid planting in deep shade, which reduces flowering and can lead to weak growth

Soil

• Performs best in moist, well-drained soil

• Grows well in loam, sandy loam, or clay with organic matter added

• Neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal

• Ensure adequate drainage, particularly over winter

Watering, Feeding & Maintenance

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during active growth and flowering

• Water deeply in dry spells, especially for container-grown plants

• Avoid letting the soil completely dry out, as this may halt flowering

Feeding

• Feed in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser

• A liquid feed during flowering every 2–3 weeks can help prolong blooming

• Avoid excessive nitrogen which encourages leafiness over flowers

Maintenance

• Deadhead faded blooms promptly to extend the flowering period

• After flowering, cut back spent flower stems to maintain a neat appearance

• In early spring or autumn, remove old or damaged leaves

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to reinvigorate growth and prevent overcrowding

Garden Uses and Planting Ideas

Geum 'Lady Stratheden' is perfect for traditional or informal gardens, offering vibrant contrast against softer-toned or silver-foliage plants. It excels in sunny borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-focused plantings.

Best Uses

• Mid- to front-of-border in mixed perennial beds

• Cottage garden schemes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens—a favourite with bees and hoverflies

• Containers and raised beds

• Suitable as a cut flower for small arrangements

Companion Plants

• Combine with blues and purples such as Salvia nemorosa, Nepeta 'Walker’s Low', or Campanula

• Looks beautiful with Alchemilla mollis, Aquilegia, and Allium

• Plant among low grasses like Festuca glauca for movement and softness

• Works well alongside other Geum varieties for a warm seasonal display

Key Features and Benefits

• Bright, sunny yellow blooms brighten the garden in late spring to early summer

• Long-lasting flowers on tall, graceful stems

• Compact, clump-forming habit ideal for smaller gardens or edging

• Fully hardy and weather-resistant

• Low maintenance and easy to grow for all levels of gardener

• Attracts pollinators—ideal for wildlife gardens

• Proven heritage and reliability with RHS Award of Garden Merit

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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