Geum coccineum 'Eos'

avens 'Eos'
A clump-forming perennial, to around 30cm high in flower, forming a dense mound of divided, toothed leaves that open bright yellow-green and mature to lime green. Rich orange flowers are scattered on slender stems above the foliage in late spring and early summer
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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 | Orange | Yellow Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange | Yellow Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; foliage colour is best in full sun but will benefit from some shade in hotter areas to avoid scorching. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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