Growing Non-GMO Mrs. Bradshaw Geum Flower Seeds

Mrs. Bradshaw geum seeds are generally fast and easy to grow. They are commonly sown directly outdoors, but for earliest blooms begin indoors 4-6 weeks prior to the final frost. Geum seeds can be slow to germinate and will require about 21-28 days in full lighting. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outside. Press 2-3 Mrs. Bradshaw geum seeds into the soil, without covering, 18 inches apart in fertile, consistently moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mrs. Bradshaw geum is generally a very hardy perennial.

When transplanting seedlings indoors to outdoors, it is essential to gradually acclimatize them to their new environment (harden off). Water regularly. Regularly deadheading the flowers will encourage new flower stalks to come on. In some cases, this can encourage the plant to produce blooms into the fall. Cut back the foliage and flower stalks to ground level after flowering is over to rejuvenate the foliage. Geum does not always need fertilization as they are fairly light feeders. However, A light application of a balanced fertilizer in the spring can encourage extra blooming. The best thing to do is to mix a healthy amount of well-rotted compost into the soil before planting them out in the spring.

Mrs. Bradshaw Geum in the Flower Garden

Mrs. Bradshaw Geum seeds are perfect for perennial flower gardens because they bring to the table the easygoingness and flower power of an annual that is unmatched!

Landscaping With Mrs. Bradshaw Geum

Geum will thrive in city gardens, gravel gardens, and rock gardens, and will look fantastic in courtyards. The bright blooms really draw the eye and are reminiscent of anemone flowers. Because Geum can grow rather tall, they are typically used as a focal or accent in a landscape design.

About Mrs. Bradshaw Geum Garden Seeds

Mrs. Bradshaw geum has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

Geum chiloense, or commonly known as Mrs. Bradshaw, is a cold-hardy member of the Geum family, which generally are summer annuals that will not survive beyond the frost. Although geum is found all over the world, Geum chiloense is native to Chile and has been used by the Chilean people for generations to help treat toothaches, gastric inflammation, and prostatitis, and to regulate menstruation cycles.

Mrs. Bradshaw Geum can also be known as Avens, Scarlet Avens, Chilean Avens, Double Bloody Mary, Grecian Rose or Mrs. J Bradshaw.

Geum is tolerant to deer and rabbit grazing and will draw in essential pollinators such as hummingbirds, harmless bees, and butterflies!

Geum is not considered toxic to humans or animals as far as has been reported. You can relax knowing that nobody is going to get hurt with this harmless beauty around. Individual sensitivities and allergies may occur, consult a physician or veterinarian with any questions.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"I love interplanting Geum with Heuchera. They have similar growing needs and look fabulous together. When the geum takes a break from flowering, the colorful foliage of the heuchera shines through. It’s a match made in horticulture heaven!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Mrs. Bradshaw Geum Seeds Per Package:

• 50 seed Packet
• 500 Seeds - Wholesale
• 1,000 Seeds - Bulk

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