Geum hispidum
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Geum hispidum

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Click count
31
Observations
22

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Geum hispidum naturally occurs in places like forest understories and rocky habitats, where it experiences natural shade. It favors partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its hardy and adaptable nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Geum hispidum can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the likelihood of Geum hispidum dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Typically, a single fertilizer application in spring is enough for Geum hispidum, though repeated feedings can maximize growth. Apply fertilizer every month to every month and a half. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, encouraging even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Geum
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Spain, Portugal, Sweden, France

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