Geum 'Coppertone'
avens 'Coppertone'
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 30cm with a basal rosette of furry, lobed leaves. Upright, red-brown stems carry downward- to outward-facing, bell-shaped, light apricot flowers with red-brown sepals from late spring to 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 | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- 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
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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