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Transcript
Geum
Herbaceous Perennial Flower
Also known as Chilean Avens
Geum quellyon
Rosaceae Family
Synonym: Geum chiloense, Geum coccineum
Geum is prized for its handsome hairy foliage and striking spring blooms
in shades of yellow, orange and red. The 2-foot-tall plants require full
sun and excellent drainage. Dislikes temperature extremes and tends to
be short-lived.
Site Characteristics
Plant Traits
Special Considerations
Sunlight:
Lifecycle: perennial
Special characteristics:
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full sun
Ease-of-care: moderately difficult
part shade
Height: 1 to 2 feet
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Spread: 1 to 2 feet
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requires well-drained soil
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late spring
early summer
not perform well in hot, humid
Hardiness zones:
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5 to 8
evergreen - Semi-evergreen,
winter.
Bloom time:
conditions.
not native to North America -
retaining foliage well into
Soil conditions:
Prefers rich, well-drained soil. Does
non-invasive
Native to Chile.
Part shade beneficial in hot areas.
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non-aggressive
Flower color:
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red
orange
yellow
Foliage color: dark green
Leaves are deep green and covered
with hairs.
Foliage texture: medium
Shape: cushion, mound or clump
Shape in flower: flower stalks with
sprays of flowers
Flowers borne in loose arrangements
bears ornamental fruit Attractive fluffy seedheads.
on upright, branching stems.
Growing Information
How to plant:
Propagate by division or separation - Plants tend to be short-lived. Annual division in early
spring or late summer helps prolong plantings.
Most varieties are hybrids and will not breed true from seed.
Maintenance and care:
May require staking.
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Keep moist and protect from hot afternoon sun during summer. Provide excellent drainage
during winter.
Divide annually or biennially to maintain vigor and health. New plants or divisions flower
better than old plants.
More growing information: How to Grow Perennials
Diseases:
Downy mildew
Powdery mildew
Fungal leaf spots
Varieties
Varieties are often hybrids with G. coccineum.
‘Fire Opal’ has vivid red semi-double flowers.
‘Lady Stratheden’ has yellow double flowers.
‘Mrs. Bradshaw’ has large, showy reddish-orange. double flowers.
‘Red Wings’ has vivid red semi-double flowers.
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