Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geums are familiar favourites in herbaceous borders, although they also work well in larger rock gardens, developing into neat clumps of dense foliage. They need a little space for their flowers, which tend to be produced on long, spreading stems.

Geum 'Custard Tart' bears beautiful custard-yellow flowers on tall, green stems, throughout summer. These contrast beautifully with the compact mounds of mid-green foliage. Geum 'Custard Tart' is perfect for growing in sunny or partially shaded borders, and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results, grow in a cooler part of the garden, in well-drained soil. Divide plants every two to three years.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyesyesyes
Pruneyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Geum ‘Custard tart’ and wildlife

Geum ‘Custard tart’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Geum ‘Custard tart’ poisonous?

Geum ‘Custard tart’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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