Perennial of the Rosaceae family, Geum chiloense is native to Chile, where it grows in wet meadows and forest edges of temperate regions. 'Mrs Bradshaw' is one of the oldest and most widespread cultivars, selected in England at the beginning of the 20th century and still widely cultivated.
It forms a dense and vigorous basal clump, reaching 50 to 60 cm in height when in bloom. The leaves are pinnate, irregularly lobed, medium green, slightly rough to the touch, with a terminal lobe significantly larger than the lateral leaflets. The flower stems are slender, branched and upright, holding the flowers well above the foliage.
The flowers are semi-double, bright scarlet red to orange-red, about 3 to 4 cm in diameter, reminiscent of small miniature roses in their shape and texture. Their bright and vivid color is one of the most immediately recognizable characteristics of the cultivar.
In cultivation, flowering extends from May to July, with a possible resurgence in autumn if the plant is divided or if the faded flowers are regularly removed. It prefers a fresh, humus-rich soil, well-drained but not dry, in full sun or light partial shade. Regular division of the clumps every two to three years maintains the plant's vigor.