Geum 'Mai Tai'PBR (Cocktails Series)
avens 'Mai Tai'
'Mai Tai' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 30cm with basal rosettes of lobed leaves. The large, ruffled, semi-double flowers open pale orange tinged with pink, maturing to softer shades and are produced from late spring to mid-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–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Cream Orange Pink | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Cream Orange Pink | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
Pests
May be damaged by geum sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease free
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