Geum rivale 'Mai Tai' - P9

Description
The Water avens 'Mai Tai'® (Geum rivale) is an upright, clump-forming, evergreen perennial that produces yellow or orange, cup-shaped flowers from April to June. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 cm and spreads to around 30 cm. The Water avens 'Mai Tai'® is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geum x cult. ‘Mai Tai’.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Water avens 'Mai Tai'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Water avens 'Mai Tai'® looks lovely when planted alongside: stream speedwell, marsh forget-me-not.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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 rivale 'Mai Tai'® produces cup-shaped, yellow or orange flowers from April onwards.

Use
Bee pasture, pond edge, stream course