How to tend a Geum montanum

Also known as: Sieversia atlantica (Desf.) G.Don, Geum atlanticum Desf., Geum montanum Gouan ex Steud., Geum biflorum Brot., Geum inclinatum Timb.-Lagr. ex Nyman, Geum pyrenaeum Ramond, Geum sylvaticum var. atlanticum (Desf.) Pau & Font Quer, Geum sylvaticum var. carpetanum Lázaro Ibiza, Geum sylvaticum var. pseudomontanum Rivas Goday & Borja, Geum pyrenaicum var. sylvaticum (Pourr.) Fiori

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely, after flowering remove the upper part staring from 5 cm above soil surface, leaving 3-5 leaves

About this plant

Origin
The North Temperate Zone
Category
Rosaceae, Geum
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting periodJuly-October
Flower colors
yellow
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