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Geum Mrs Bradshaw

Geum Mrs Bradshaw

Geum chiloense 'Mrs Bradshaw'

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Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' is a classic cottage garden perennial loved for its vibrant scarlet-red flowers that appear in abundance from late spring through summer. Held on slender stems above attractive clumps of green foliage, the semi-double blooms bring bold colour, movement and pollinator activity to borders and mixed perennial plantings.

A long-standing favourite amongst gardeners, Mrs Bradshaw combines old-fashioned charm with modern garden performance. Easy to grow and highly floriferous, it is perfect for cottage gardens, perennial borders, pollinator gardens and cut flower arrangements.

Why You'll Love Geum Mrs Bradshaw

  • Masses of vibrant scarlet-red flowers
  • Long flowering season through spring and summer
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
  • Ideal for cottage and perennial gardens
  • Compact clump-forming habit
  • Easy to grow and maintain
  • Provides bold colour in mixed borders

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.5 M Width 0.5 M

Is Geum Mrs Bradshaw suitable for my garden?

Geum Mrs Bradshaw is best suited in a position that gets

  • Full sun

Geum Mrs Bradshaw is

  • Perennial
  • Cold hardy
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Coastal Friendly
  • Frost Tolerant

Geum Mrs Bradshaw will thrive in soil that is

  • Nutrient rich
  • Normal

How to establish your Geum Mrs Bradshaw?

Plant Geum Mrs Bradshaw in full sun to part shade.

For best performance:

Full sun encourages maximum flowering.
Part shade is beneficial in hotter regions.
Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in warmer climates.

How to maintain your Geum Mrs Bradshaw once established?

Water regularly until established.

Geum Mrs Bradshaw prefers consistent moisture and benefits from watering during prolonged dry periods.

Avoid allowing the soil to completely dry out during active growth and flowering.

For healthy growth and abundant flowers:

Apply compost annually in spring.
Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season.
Mulch around plants to help retain moisture.

Regular deadheading will encourage continuous flowering.

Simply:

Remove spent flower stems back to the base.
Continue throughout the flowering season.
Encourage repeat blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

After Flowering
Remove old flower stems.
Tidy any damaged foliage.
Lightly trim plants if they become untidy.

Remove dead foliage if necessary.
New growth will emerge strongly in spring.


Geums benefit from division every 3–4 years.

Division helps:

Maintain vigour
Improve flowering
Prevent overcrowding
Increase plant numbers

The best time to divide is in spring or autumn.

Geum Mrs Bradshaw is highly frost hardy and well suited to New Zealand gardens.

Winter care is minimal:

Remove old flower stems.
Apply mulch in colder areas if desired.
Ensure good drainage during winter.
Growing in Containers

Geums perform very well in larger containers.

For best results:

Use a premium potting mix.
Maintain regular watering.
Position in full sun or light shade.
Feed annually during spring.

Geum Mrs Bradshaw combines beautifully with:

Salvia New Dimension
Nepeta Blue Wonder
Verbena bonariensis
Penstemon Electric Blue
Coreopsis Corusco Cream
Lychnis alba
Lavender
Echinacea
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