Geum coccineum Sibth. & Sm.
dwarf orange avens
A clump-forming perennial, to 45cm tall and wide, with leaves up to 20cm long and divided into 5 or 7 toothed or lobed leaflets. Scarlet, saucer-shaped flowers, up to 4cm across, are borne on upright stems in groups of two or four from late spring into summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet or waterlogging
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering; remove spent flower stems
Pests
Damage from geum sawfly may be seen
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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