Geum coccineum 'Borisii' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Scarlet-flowered avens 'Borisii' (Geum coccineum) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces coral-red flowers from May to July. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Scarlet-flowered avens 'Borisii' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Scarlet-flowered avens 'Borisii' are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Scarlet-flowered avens 'Borisii' 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 'Borisii' 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 'Borisii' forms coral-red flowers from May. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

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