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Geum 'Georgenberg' (Avens 'Georgenberg')

Other names: Chilean avens 'Georgenberg' , Geum 'Georgenberg', Geum chiloense 'Georgenberg', Geum x heldreichii 'Georgenberg'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Georgenberg' is a mound-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial basal rosettes of rounded, lobed, toothed, dark green leaves and saucer-shaped, bright yellow-orange flowers from late spring into summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.3 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid soil that is waterlogged in winter. Will be deciduous or semi-evergreen in the colder areas of its growing range.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Cut back the old stems after flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

To maintain plant vigour, divide every 3-4 years.

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite

Aphids

Sawflies

Diseases

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

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Geum x heldreichii 'Georgenberg' (Avens 'Georgenberg') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Friday 15th of May 2009 10:12 AM Last reply: Friday 15th of May 2009 10:12 AM
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