Height:

24.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Easy to grow and underused in today's gardens. Geum adapts well to both hot summers and cold winters without complaint. This species prefers moist soil with good drainage. In southern regions, protection from hot afternoon sun will improve the look and health of the foliage.

Geum should be divided frequently; young or newly divided plants bloom longer and stronger than older ones. Deadheading will promote a longer flowering time and rebloom.

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.4

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Geum will grow well under low to moderate fertility levels.  Using water soluble fertilizers, apply 150-200 ppm of nitrogen as needed, or use a constant liquid feed program at rates of 75-100 ppm nitrogen.  If using controlled release fertilization, apply as a top dressing on the soil surface using the moderate labeled rate.  This can also be incorporated into the potting media at a rate equivalent to 0.9 to 1.1 pounds of elemental nitrogen per yard of media.

Vernalization:

Cold beneficial. Flowers earlier and more profusely following a cold treatment.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, black vine weevil, leafminers and spider mites can sometimes be problematic.

Potting & Timing:

Plant in late winter to late spring in a well-drained soilless media.

Moisture:

Keep uniformly moist, but not consistently wet.
Average irrigation.

Planting Level:

Liner soil line should be placed even with container soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

For control of flower height use Bonzi at 30 ppm or Sumagic at 5 ppm as stems begin to emerge from the foliage. Several applications may be needed at 7-10 day intervals.

Lighting:

Day neutral, will flower under any day length.

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