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.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Nodding spring apricot flowers, spring-early summer

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

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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Geum triflorum

aka Lion's Beard, Old Man's Whiskers, Prairie Smoke, Purple Avens

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 6"-18"

sun - dappled shade
regular - occasional

Photo of Geum triflorum flower by Anna Kullgren

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