Common Name | Geum, Avens |
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Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Geum |
species | hybrid |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Persistence | Deciduous |
US Patent # | PP26622 |
EU Grant # | EU44532 |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 16" / 12" |
Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Flower Color | Orange |
Leaf Color | Green, Lime, Yellow |
Soil | Moist, loamy. |
pH | 5.6 - 6.5 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Special Uses | Pollinator Attractor |
Nutritional Needs | 150 ppm |
Dormancy | Winter |
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
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. |
Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks, 8 - 10 weeks in winter. |
Comments | -- |
Grower Notes | -- |
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
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