Geum rivale 'Lemon Drops'
A yellow-flowered selection of water avens with nodding bell-shaped blooms. The lemon-yellow colour provides cheerful spring interest. Prefers moisture-retentive soil like other water avens. The nodding habit gives it graceful character.
Thrives in moist sites including stream banks and bog gardens. The yellow flowers combine well with blue spring bulbs and early perennials. More tolerant of wet conditions than most geums. The common name water avens indicates its moisture preferences. Suitable for moist woodland gardens.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: moist
Soil: moisture-retentive to wet
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 35
Spread (cm): 45
Habit: clumping
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: Apr–June
Seasonal interest: spring bloom; cheerful yellow; graceful nodding form
Foliage: green
Flower: lemon yellow
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: bog gardens; stream banks; moist woodlands; wet sites
Features: lemon-yellow; nodding bells; moisture-loving; graceful habit; spring bloomer; tolerates wet
Notes: tolerates wet conditions; nodding habit; lemon-yellow selection; prefers moisture