Species avens
Orange flower with red-yellow filaments, lime-green sepal and brown stem.

avens

Geum 'Borisii'

Geum "Borisii" (Avens) is an amazing and versatile perennial flowering plant. Its bright yellow, bell-shaped blooms will provide your garden with vibrant color. It loves to spread out over the ground and form mounds of foliage covered in delicate blooms. This plant is also quite tough and can tolerate drought as well as periods of wet weather. In the autumn it will produce attractive rose-red seed heads that offer food for birds. It is easily grown and short-lived, so you can enjoy its beauty for years. With its attractive foliage, easy maintenance and vibrant blooms, Avens (Geum 'Borisii') is an alluring addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Orange Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Geum 'Borisii' should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. During summer, water the plant deeply about once a week or when the top 1-2 inches of soil have dried out. During the winter months, water the plant less frequently and only when the top soil is dry. Geum 'Borisii' can also benefit from occasional misting or a humidity tray filled with stones and water. Make sure to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot and other fungal issues.

sunlight

Avens (Geum 'Borisii') needs at least 6-8 hours of bright, direct sunlight each day for healthy growth and blooming. It is best to plant the avens in a location that will receive morning sunlight, but can also be shaded from the harsh afternoon rays. This plant is tolerant of partial shade, but will bloom best when it has access to the sun for most of the day. When temperatures are high, it is important to remember to provide shade in the afternoon to protect the avens from sunburn.

pruning

Avens (Geum 'Borisii') should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should be done lightly to remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches or stems and will result in more compact growth. Cut back any stems that appear to be crowding out other plants. Do not remove more than 1 fourth of the plant's total branches and stems each year. This will allow the plant to maintain a strong, healthy shape. If necessary, deadheading can be done at any time, but remember to avoid over-deadheading as it can reduce flowering in the future. Pruning can also be done to promote a bushier form by cutting off any long or unruly stems. It is also beneficial to prune off any weak, spindly, or diseased branches as soon as they are noticed.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Geum 'Borisii' typically starts flowering in April.

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