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Geum- (Alpine Avens)
Geum 'Borissi' |
Most of the ordinary Geums, such as Mrs. Bradshaw, are too tall for
the rockery, but there are a few dwarfs which are excellent for filling planting
pockets and should be more widely grown. They are true alpines, growing wild
in the Swiss Alps. The flowers are large, usually yellow and bear a prominent
mass of stamens at the center. These Rose-like blooms are followed by fluffy
seed heads.
VARIETIES:
G.
montanum produces clumps of rough and wrinkled leaves, and in summer a mass
of golden yellow flowers on short stalks. The basic details are height 9
in., spread 1 ft., flowering period May-July. It is an easy and reliable
plant to grow, but
G.
reptans is not. This temperamental Geum produces long Strawberry-like runners
which spread out, producing rosettes of leaves where rooting takes place.
Bright yellow flowers, 1-1/2 in. across appear on 6 in. stems. A much better
choice is its hybrid
G.
Borisii - clump-forming, easy to grow, and with masses of orange flowers
all summer
long.
SITE
& SOIL:
Any well-drained soil - thrives best in full sun.
PROPAGATION:
Sow seeds or divide clumps in spring.
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