Common Name | Geum, Avens |
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Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Geum |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Persistence | Deciduous |
US Patent # | PP26622 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Flower Color | Orange |
Foliage Color | Green, Lime, Yellow |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
How Different? | Compared to 'Eos', 'Sunkissed Lime' is larger, more vigorous, with more flowers, flowers above the foliage, and flowers orange rather than red orange. |
Landscape Value | Edging, borders, mixed beds. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 16" / 12" |
Soil (Garden) | Moist, loamy. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | -- |
Geum ‘Sunkissed Lime’
Bright electric lime foliage and cheery, brilliant orange flowers cover this sweet gold mound. Geums add an early touch of color to the late spring garden. Our 'Sunkissed Lime' does double duty with a generous amount of flowers and showy, sun-tolerant foliage. Flower stems stay short.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 16″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.5 – 2.0 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.5 |
Fertility Needs | 150 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 8 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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