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Geum 'Marmalade'

Also Known As

  • Geum 'Melissa's Marmalade'
  • Geum x 'Marmalade'
  • Avens

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Geum 'Marmalade' plant details

Geum 'Marmalade' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Marmalade'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Marmalade'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vivid tangerine orange flowers shine against deep red calyz, ferny lush green leaves form clumps 12-14” high and 2’ wide…blooms April to June with flowers a few inches above the leaves. Looks superb paired with burgundy foliage plants! Full sun, average garden soil and watering.
Nodding spring apricot flowers, spring-early summer

Gardening facts about Geum 'Marmalade' plant

How to Grow Geum 'Marmalade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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