Geum rivale 'Leonard's Variety' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Rosoideae Tribe: Colurieae
Genus: Geum
English name: Indian chocolate 'Leonard's Variety'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Cytotaxonomic Studies of Geum, Louise A. Raynor. American Journal of Botany 1952 Vol. 39(10) pag. 713-719. JStor
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 113505. Geum
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Evolution in the Genus Geum, W. Gajewski. Evolution 1959 Vol. 13(3) pag. 378-388. JStor
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010. ISBN
- Flora of North America. Geum
- Taxonomy and typification of New Zealand Geum (Rosaceae), B. P. J. Molloy and C. J. Webb. New Zealand Journal of Botany Vol. 32(4) pag. 423-428. DOI
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 113505. Geum
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Evolution in the Genus Geum, W. Gajewski. Evolution 1959 Vol. 13(3) pag. 378-388. JStor
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010. ISBN
- Flora of North America. Geum
- Taxonomy and typification of New Zealand Geum (Rosaceae), B. P. J. Molloy and C. J. Webb. New Zealand Journal of Botany Vol. 32(4) pag. 423-428. DOI
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
28-09-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
19-06-14 6x Dead plant because of watering problem: Petite Pép.