Troubleshooting
Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' problems — and how to fix them
Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' (Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Clumps dying out in the centre
Geums weaken and bare in the middle after a few years. Lift and divide every two to three years to rejuvenate them.
Reduced flowering without deadheading
Leaving spent blooms slows reflowering. Remove faded flowers regularly to prolong the season.
Drought stress
Dry soil scorches leaves and cuts short the bloom. Keep soil moist and mulch in summer.
Powdery mildew
Can develop on stressed or crowded plants. Maintain even moisture and good airflow and clear affected foliage.
Prevent geum 'mrs bradshaw' problems before they start
Most geum 'mrs bradshaw' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for geum 'mrs bradshaw' in general rather than its problems? Read the full geum 'mrs bradshaw' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' problems — FAQ
Why is my geum 'mrs bradshaw' clumps dying out in the centre?
Geums weaken and bare in the middle after a few years. Lift and divide every two to three years to rejuvenate them.
Why is my geum 'mrs bradshaw' reduced flowering without deadheading?
Leaving spent blooms slows reflowering. Remove faded flowers regularly to prolong the season.
Why is my geum 'mrs bradshaw' drought stress?
Dry soil scorches leaves and cuts short the bloom. Keep soil moist and mulch in summer.
Why is my geum 'mrs bradshaw' powdery mildew?
Can develop on stressed or crowded plants. Maintain even moisture and good airflow and clear affected foliage.