Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Set the border aflame with this fireball beauty, Geum 'Orange Pumpkin'—these lava-like colours are so hot right now for boho, contemporary and cottage gardens. Whatever your style, these pumpkin-orange double pompon blooms will bring it to life, kickstarting summer with a glow which could make anyone giddy. Unlike most avens, Geum 'Orange Pumpkin' is extra special because it can rebloom again and again through the season. Remove the spent stems regularly and more will grow. It is possible to enjoy this geum in bloom from early summer to early autumn!
Geum 'Orange Pumpkin' is relatively compact plant which really packs a punch, sitting well in a border of spicy colours as well as mingled with cool blues and purples. If you’re a fan of hot colours, this is one to include for your late spring to early summer show. It’s neat size and habit makes it perfect for the front of a border or patio container, and Geum 'Orange Pumpkin' doesn’t hold back on flower power with those bonfire-like, ruffled double orange blooms formed of an unusual amount extra petals.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Geum 'Orange Pumpkin'ᴾᴮᴿ
- Flower colour
- Pumpkin orange
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 4 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
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