Geum 'Totally Tangerine' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Chiloe Island avens 'Totally Tangerine' (Geum chiloense) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces orange-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from June to August. Its pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Chiloe Island avens 'Totally Tangerine' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geum hybrids.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * winter green * easy to care for

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Chiloe Island avens 'Totally Tangerine' are grey-green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chiloe Island avens 'Totally Tangerine' 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.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

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! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Geum chiloense 'Totally Tangerine' forms cup-shaped, orange-coloured flowers from June.

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