Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering june to august. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 50–60 cm × 40–50 cm
- Flowering: June to August (Semi-Double Scarlet Red Blooms)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' is a much-loved cottage garden classic, prized for its vibrant scarlet-red, semi-double flowers that bring bold colour to borders and beds throughout the summer months. This reliable hardy perennial forms attractive clumps of fresh green foliage, from which tall, wiry stems rise to produce an abundance of warm, rich blooms. A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), 'Mrs Bradshaw' is a proven performer in UK gardens and a favourite among gardeners and pollinators alike.
Each set includes three established plants supplied in 1 litre pots, ready to plant out into borders, raised beds, or containers. The semi-double flowers are excellent for cutting and look wonderful in informal arrangements, extending the enjoyment of your garden indoors.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Geum chiloense 'Mrs Bradshaw' |
| Mature size | 50–60 cm × 40–50 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming Perennial with Upright Flower Stems |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to August (Semi-Double Scarlet Red Blooms) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to august (semi-double scarlet red blooms). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.