Geum Mrs Bradshaw 2 Litre Pot

Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ – Bright Scarlet Geum for Long-Lasting Garden Colour

Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ is a classic cottage garden perennial, prized for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and long flowering season. The semi-double blooms are carried on slender upright stems above soft green foliage, creating a bright and cheerful display from late spring into summer.

The rich flower colour brings warmth and energy to borders, while the gently airy stems add movement without overwhelming surrounding plants. Its compact clump-forming habit makes it particularly suitable for the front or middle of borders, where the flowers can be enjoyed up close.

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators, ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ combines beautifully with grasses and other herbaceous perennials in both traditional and naturalistic planting schemes.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, it performs best in moist but well-drained soil and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.

Hardy and easy to grow, it forms reliable clumps that return year after year with very little maintenance.

Bright, floriferous, and full of cottage garden charm, Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ is an excellent choice for adding vibrant early-season colour and movement to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh foliage forms neat clumps.
Late Spring–Summer: Scarlet-red flowers appear continuously.
Autumn: Foliage remains attractive after flowering.
Winter: Dies back, re-emerging in spring.

Key Features

Scarlet-red flowers – Bright seasonal colour.
Semi-double blooms – Soft cottage garden appearance.
Long flowering – Late spring into summer.
Pollinator friendly – Attracts bees and insects.
Compact habit – Ideal for mixed borders.

Perfect For

Borders – Adds bright colour and movement.
Cottage gardens – Traditional planting schemes.
Pollinator gardens – Supports wildlife.
Mixed perennial planting – Blends easily with other flowers.
Containers – Suitable for larger patio pots.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferred.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Looks Great With

Salvia – Contrasting flower spikes.
Grasses – Adds movement and texture.
Geraniums – Soft companion planting.
Nepeta – Complements cottage garden schemes.
Alchemilla mollis – Soft foliage contrast.