Geum Totally Tangerine (Avens)
Noted for its long blooming season, Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial boasting an abundance of upward and outward facing, peachy-orange flowers from late spring to fall. Borne in branched sprays, they rise well above the lush mound foliage of deep green, fuzzy leaves.
Noted for its long blooming season, Geum 'Totally Tangerine' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial boasting an abundance of upward and outward facing, peachy-orange flowers from late spring to fall. Borne in branched sprays, they rise well above the lush mound foliage of deep green, fuzzy leaves. Totally Tangerine is sterile and will not self-seed. Perfect for adding a bright splash of color in the sunny garden.
- Grows up to 12-30 in. tall (30-75 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 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 | 5 – 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,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ (45cm) |
| 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 |