Geum coccineum 'Borisii' (Avens 'Borisii')
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Geum coccineum 'Borisii'
Other names: Avens 'Borisii', Geum x borisii , Geum 'Borisii', Balkan aven, Boris geum, Geum coccineum 'Borisii Strain'
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Genus: Geum
Variety or cultivar: 'Borisii' _ 'Borisii' is a clump-forming perennial with upright, hairy, mid-green leaves and orange-red flowers on upright stems in late spring to late summer.
Geum coccineum 'Borisii' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red, Orange-red, Orange in Spring; Orange-red, Orange, Red in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
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Specific pests: Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies
General care
Pruning: Cut back old stems after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Geum coccineum 'Borisii' (Avens 'Borisii') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid soil that is waterlogged in winter.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Geum coccineum 'Borisii' (Avens 'Borisii') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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