Geum coccineum 'ORANGE QUEEN' scarlet avens
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,1-0,2m
usual width
0,2-0,4m
leaves
semi-deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Avens is a pretty perennial whose wild forms can be found on every continent except Australia. Scarlet avens comes from the Balkans and is cultivated for its compact growth and extremely long flowering period.
Description of the plant:
Orange Queen avens is true to its name. It has the richest orange or almost scarlet colour on the single flowers which may contain a few more smaller petals around the centre, yet keeping the flower flat. They are borne on 10-15 cm tall stems from as early as late April until early July, and then again in late summer. Basal leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped, shallowly toothed, mid green, and resemble those of pelargonium. They make a nice groundcover in mass plantings which remains evergreen in mild winters. Avens is not picky about soil type. It does best in fertile, medium moist but well-drained soil in full sun. A little extra feeding will bring lush foliage but is not necessary for flower production – avens will always flower if grown in full sun. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 17-08-2015
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