Geum coccineum 'Ann' - P9

Description
The Scarlet-flowered avens (Geum coccineum) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces red flowers from May to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Scarlet-flowered avens is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Frost hardiness
The Scarlet-flowered avens has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Scarlet-flowered avens sets beautiful accents together with: Spherical-flowered cowslip, blue-flowered Jacob's ladder, meadow iris.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Geum coccineum forms red flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, pruning