avens

Water your Geum 'Totally Tangerine' plants regularly, giving them 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Water deeply to encourage long, deep roots. Soak the soil deeply but don't leave puddles of water standing in the pot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings and proceed to water deeply again. It is better to water less frequently, but more thoroughly, than to shallowly water regularly. In summer, supplemental watering may be necessary when rainfall is inadequate.

Avens (Geum 'Totally Tangerine') is a sun-loving plant species that thrives best in full sun. It should be grown in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day; however, it can tolerate some partial shade for part of the day. During the hottest periods of the day, it should be given some protection from the direct sun. For best flowering, Avens should receive full sun in the morning with at least some afternoon shade.

For optimal health and flowering, Geum 'Totally Tangerine' should be pruned once per year after the last blooms have faded. Pruning should take place in late spring or early summer, while the plant is still actively growing. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased stems or branches. Cut these away to the ground level, just above a healthy bud or set of leaves. Then, cut back each stem or branch by 1/3-2/3 of its original length, angling your cut just above a bud or set of leaves that are facing the outside of the plant. This will help encourage a dense, vase-shaped form. Finally, shape the plant as desired and remove any competing stems and branch tips.