Description
Mrs. Bradshaw Geum Seeds 6485.
Fiery Double Scarlet Blooms for Early Spring to Late Summer Colour.
Mrs. Bradshaw Geum (Geum chiloense) is an award-winning hybrid favourite prized for its striking, double rose-like scarlet blossoms held high on slender, wiry stems. Reaching 60 cm in height to the top of its flower stalks, this long-blooming perennial is among the very first to flower in early spring, continuing to produce vivid red blooms throughout much of the summer. Highly resistant to heat and drought, its long stems and brilliant colour make it an exceptional choice for the middle to back of perennial borders as well as long-lasting cut-flower arrangements.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6485
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Botanical Name: Geum chiloense ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’
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Type: Hybrid Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 4
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Height: 60 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade
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Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-drained soil (Heat and drought tolerant once established)
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Germination: 28+ days at 20°C
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Seed Count: Approx. 125 seeds per packet (400 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Mrs. Bradshaw Geum can be started early indoors for first-year blooms or direct-sown outdoors in late spring.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a quality soilless starter mix during mid to late February for same-year flowering. Maintain a steady temperature of 20°C throughout the 28 day or longer germination period. Move sprouted seedlings under grow lights before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after frost danger passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors in May for robust plant establishment and abundant blooms the following June and July.
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Maintenance: Space plants 30 to 45 cm apart in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Plants can be pruned back heavily after the main flush of flowering to rejuvenate basal foliage and encourage fresh summer growth.
Why Mrs. Bradshaw Geum Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want fiery scarlet colour starting early in the spring season, Mrs. Bradshaw Geum is an outstanding pick. Its double rose-like blossoms, excellent heat and drought resistance, and extended bloom period make it a reliable and vibrant centerpiece for garden borders across Canada.
