Geum Alabama Slammer (Avens)
Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with medium-sized, single to semi double, gold flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with orange-red markings on their ruffled petals. Each plant may produce up to 155 flowers.
Geum 'Alabama Slammer' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with medium-sized, single to semi double, gold flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with orange-red markings on their ruffled petals. Each plant may produce up to 155 flowers. Blooming profusely for 3 weeks from late spring to early summer, they rise on sparsely leafed burgundy stems, well above the fresh and lush foliage of glossy, light green leaves. Vigorous and disease resistant, Alabama Slammer belongs to the Cocktail Series.
- Grows up to 10-14 in. high (25-35 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
- Enjoys full sun to part shade in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Moist, fertile soils are preferred. Needs afternoon shade in hot, humid climates.
- Excellent in perennial borders, butterfly gardens, rock gardens or cottage gardens. Well suited to containers too! Very useful and adaptable in the garden, it is easy to grow.
- Deer and rabbit resistant, it is a real magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees!
- No serious pest or disease problems. May occasionally be attacked by sawfly larvae
- Remove spent flower stems to promote further blooms and cut back after flowering is over.
- Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or fall
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geum – Avens |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 10″ – 12″ (25cm – 30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |