Geum, Avens 'Borisii'

Geum

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Geum (JEE-um)
Synonym
Geum x borisii
Geum coccineum
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Orange
Red-Orange
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Succulent
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
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Pruning Groups
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Heat (Pungency)
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Seed Type
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Albertville, Minnesota

Raleigh, North Carolina

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Vancouver, Washington

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Rogers, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2014 | positive

This comes back reliably for me in Zone 4, even with the extreme winters we have had the last two years. Very pretty deep orange color an...Read More

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

Plant blooms in spring than reblooms thru out summer almost till fall. Best variety of Geum we grown. Nice foilage and nice flowers.

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