water avens

Water avens (Geum rivale) requires regular watering during its growing season, from spring until autumn. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, watering every few days when there has been no rain. In the winter months, the plant should be kept dry.

Water avens (Geum rivale) are plants that prefer partial shade, and require between 3 and 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This amount of sunlight should be spread out over the course of the day, allowing for some direct sun in the morning and some in the afternoon rather than having them all at once. The amount of direct sunlight this species of plant needs each day will depend on the climate of the area, and, when it is very hot, they may require some shade during the hottest part of the day.

Water avens (Geum rivale) should be pruned back once a year, typically in autumn, after flowering. Pruning the stems back to 5-10 cm tall will encourage new growth from the base and keep the plant looking tidy. For plants that are very overgrown, it may be necessary to cut them back to ground level. This should be done with caution, as the plants can lose their shape and form if cut back too drastically. Additionally, it's important to avoid pruning in late autumn as this can leave the plants vulnerable to frost damage.