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Mrs. Bradshaw Geum is a spirited perennial that brings bold scarlet-orange blooms to gardens across zones 5 through 9. This Chilean native cultivar grows to a tidy 24 inches tall and produces abundant double and semi-double flowers, each reaching 3 inches across, that emerge in its second year of growth. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, Mrs. Bradshaw rewards full sun planting with robust, well-branched plants that flower reliably and require minimal fussing once established.
Full Sun
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5-9
24in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The double scarlet-orange blooms are genuinely luminous, appearing in profusion on sturdy 24-inch stems that don't require staking. Mrs. Bradshaw is a second-year bloomer, meaning you'll get strong foliage growth the first season and then explosive flowering in year two. The plant's herbaceous character and hardy perennial nature make it one of those undemanding classics that returns year after year, brightening borders with old-fashioned charm.
Mrs. Bradshaw Geum is grown as a flowering perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds where its bright scarlet-orange blooms add color and movement throughout the blooming season. The long-stemmed flowers are also valued for cutting, bringing the garden's vibrant hues into indoor arrangements.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, sowing on the surface or barely pressing into moist seed-starting mix. Keep soil at 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit for germination. Transplant seedlings to individual pots once they develop true leaves.
Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days before planting outdoors after your last frost date. Space transplants 18 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist for the first few weeks while plants establish.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring where they can experience natural stratification. Press seeds into bare soil and keep evenly moist until germination occurs.
In early spring, remove any winter-damaged or dead growth from the previous season to tidy up the plant's appearance and encourage strong new growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the blooming season to promote continuous flowering and prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production.
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“Mrs. Bradshaw Geum is a cultivar of Geum chiloense, a species native to Chile where geums have long been valued by gardeners for their cheerful, long-blooming flowers. This particular variety was selected and named for its outstanding double scarlet-orange blooms and vigorous, well-branching growth habit. The cultivar represents decades of careful selection within the geum family to achieve the perfect balance of flower fullness, color intensity, and garden reliability.”