Geum 'Alabama Slammer'

Also Known As

Alabama Slammer Avens
Alabama Slammer Grecian Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Geum 'Alabama Slammer' plant details

Geum 'Alabama Slammer' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Alabama Slammer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: burgundy stems, compact, container plant, multi-colored

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Alabama Slammer'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Cocktails Series by Brent Horvath comes 'Alabama Slammer', a geum with brash and boisterous appeal. Burgundy purple calyxes (sepals) open to reveal ruffled, gold flowers with blazing red-orange markings and backs. The semi-double and single flowers measure one inch wide. The plants are compact with slightly glossy, lighter green foliage. Exhibits hybrid vigour and longer life than other cultivars. Easy and carefree. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An Intrinsic Introduction! Hairy mounds of foliage grow 8-10" tall and over 1' wide. In May, burgundy stems to 18"+ bloom with multi colored deep orange flowers edged and highlighted with red. Mostly semi-double 1 1/2" flowers. Full sun, moist, drained soil. PPAF

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

Bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Color for late spring and early summer. From wine colored buds emerge sweet yet vibrant multi tone orange/red/gold roses on 12" burgundy tinted stems. Grow Geum in full sun in a well drained soil. They are attractive to butterflies and unattractive to deer.