When and how far to cut back Geum

boleyn_nick

Need some help please. First year had Geum’s in garden this year which were spectacular successes 

When and how far should i cut them back? 

Thanks

AnniD

Personally l cut back any old flower stems and any particularly manky leaves. In the Spring l check them over removing any dead leaves and tidy them up.

robairdmacraignil

I find trimming off the old flower stems as they finish flowering through the warmer months of the year makes them produce fresh flower stems. I have only ever trimmed off the old flower stems and left the leaves tend to themselves and they have been doing well in the garden here for a number of years now.

Happy gardening!

punkdoc

Agree with above, I often find the leaves come through Winter unscathed, in which case I leave them.

muckyhandsmike

i agree with the above - just cutting back the flowering stems has always worked well in my garden.