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Geum 'Pink Petticoats' (Avens 'Pink Petticoats')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Geum 'Pink Petticoats'
Other names
Avens 'Pink Petticoats'
Genus
Geum Geum
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Petticoats' _ 'Pink Petticoats' is a mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with pinnate, hairy, scalloped and toothed, mid- to dark green basal leaves and slender, wiry stems bearing semi-double, saucer-shaped, ruffled, pink to coral-pink flowers from mid-spring to early autumn.
Geum 'Pink Petticoats' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Coral-pink in Spring; Coral-pink in Summer; Coral-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies
General care
Pruning
Cut back old stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Geum 'Pink Petticoats' (Avens 'Pink Petticoats') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun. Flowers are sterile so bloom time is extended. Tolerates partial shade. Avoid waterlogged soil in winter. Dies back in cold climates, may be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warm areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Geum 'Pink Petticoats'
Other names
Avens 'Pink Petticoats'
Genus
Geum Geum
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Petticoats' _ 'Pink Petticoats' is a mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with pinnate, hairy, scalloped and toothed, mid- to dark green basal leaves and slender, wiry stems bearing semi-double, saucer-shaped, ruffled, pink to coral-pink flowers from mid-spring to early autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Coral-pink in Spring; Coral-pink in Summer; Coral-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Sawflies
General care
Pruning
Cut back old stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Geum 'Pink Petticoats' (Avens 'Pink Petticoats') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun. Flowers are sterile so bloom time is extended. Tolerates partial shade. Avoid waterlogged soil in winter. Dies back in cold climates, may be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warm areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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