Geum Cosmopolitan
$19.99
Geum Cosmopolitan lifts ruffled cream, apricot-pink, semi-double flowers above green leaf mounds on slender burgundy stems from late spring into summer.
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Description
Geum Cosmopolitan forms a low mound of coarse, dark green, pinnate leaves. Slender burgundy stems rise above the foliage with ruffled semi-double flowers that blend creamy white, soft apricot, and rosy pink.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. The airy flowers suit border fronts, cottage gardens, containers, pollinator plantings, and cutting gardens.
Water during dry periods, remove faded flowers to encourage more buds, and divide crowded clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Synonyms | Geum 'Cosmopolitan', Geum chiloense Cosmopolitan, Geum hybrid Cosmopolitan |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink, Cream |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Cosmopolitan Avens, Avens |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23056115, ZGEUCO0001G |
| Cultivation | Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 40 cm apart, water in dry periods, and divide crowded clumps every few years. |
| Usps | Creamy ruffled flowers blend apricot and rosy-pink tones., Burgundy stems float the pastel blooms above a tidy green mound., Give this avens fertile soil, steady moisture, and good drainage. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring or fall and replant healthy rooted sections. |
| Pests | Leaf miners and sawflies may feed on the foliage. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew may occur, especially when plants become dry or crowded. |
| Pruning | Remove faded flowers during bloom, then cut back old stems after flowering. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained, especially during dry periods. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with open light around the clump. |