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Geum 'Cosmopolitan'

Also Known As

Geum Cocktails™ Cosmopolitan
Geum x 'Cosmopolitan'
Cosmopolitan Avens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-24"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geum 'Cosmopolitan' plant details

Geum 'Cosmopolitan' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Cosmopolitan'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Cosmopolitan'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely flowing of cream, pink and rose "watercolors" the ruffled petals of these semi-double flowers spring-into-early summer (sterile flowers provide the long bloom) on sturdy 24" stems. S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Shipping in early MAY. Late spring-early summer semi double blossoms in the loveliest shades of peachy pink…attractive to butterflies, unattractive to deer and great for cutting. Plants in bloom are 20-24" tall, and clump up nicely to 15" wide. Divide when the clumps grow past their limits. Geum like a moisture retentive soil, but are easy and long lived. This selection is one hybridized by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials.

By: Avant Gardens

From the Cocktails Series by Brent Horvath comes 'Cosmopolitan', a geum with semi-double flowers that look like miniature roses. Petals are cream with flushes and edges of rose-pink color. 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! Creamy petals flushed and edged with a rosey pink on semi double flowers that look like miniature roses, appear on 18" stems in May. Semi evergreen foliage on 10" x 12-15" clumps. Moist rich soil is ideal, but average soil is suitable. Full sun. PPAF

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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Gardening facts about Geum 'Cosmopolitan' plant

How to Grow Geum 'Cosmopolitan'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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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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