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Herbaceous Perennial

Geum coccineum Sm.
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

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

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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