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Herbaceous Perennial

Geum 'Coppertone'
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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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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