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Geum rivale
- Brooklime for pond edge & bank zone
Geum rivale is a natural-looking perennial for damp banks around garden ponds and for borders with even soil moisture. At 30-40 cm tall, it remains compact and combines well. It flowers from April to June (IV-VI) and is hardy in zone 1.
- Flowering time: IV-VI (April to June))
- Height: approx. 30-40 cm
- Winter hardiness/zone: Zone 1
- Pot size: approx. 9cm
Plant specifications:
- They bring an early season accent to damp pond edges without visually "closing" the water surface
- The compact height makes Geum rivale ideal as a foreground plant in the bank planting.
- Thanks to zone 1, the plant is suitable for perennial, robust pond edge design.
Technical data:
- Botanical name: Geum rivale
- German name: Bach-Nelkenwurz
- Height (cm): 30 / 40 cm
- Flowering time: IV-VI
- Winter hardiness: Zone 1
- Pot size: 9 cm
With Geum rivale (Herb Bennet), you are choosing a charming, natural-looking perennial for the area around the garden pond. Shoreline areas in particular often have locations that are permanently fresh to moist - this is exactly where Geum rivale feels at home and helps to harmonise the transition between water and garden. The plant does not appear "technical" or artificial, but blends very naturally into mixed border plantings.
With a height of approx. 30 to 40 cm, the brook carnation root is ideal for the foreground to middle ground. It brings structure to the edge without obscuring the view of the water. Its flowering period from April to June (IV-VI) makes it particularly valuable for the start of the season: while many pond plants only really take shape later, Geum rivale brings life to the edge of the pond as early as spring. Geum rivale can be used in a variety of ways in the design: as a small group along the shoreline, as a companion plant between grasses and low ground cover or as a connecting element between the edge of the pond and the neighbouring bed.
The 9 cm pot is ideal if you want to plant several plants to quickly create a harmonious, natural look. Thanks to its hardiness zone 1, Geum rivale is robust and suitable for perennial planting. If you want to design your garden pond in a natural way and value an early flowering period, this perennial is a suitable addition for a long-term beautiful shoreline.
Note on dispatch: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by post or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo Roco tip: Plant Geum rivale at the edge of the pond where the soil remains fresh to moist - for example in a slightly sheltered corner or at the edge of stones that retain moisture. Planted in small groups, Geum rivale looks particularly natural and creates a neat visual link between the edge of the pond and the border.