Geum 'Borisii'
Scarlet Avens
Geum ‘Borisii’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its tidy, mounded form and vibrant orange to reddish-orange flowers that bloom from late spring into summer, creating a warm, long-lasting display, with textured green foliage that may take on subtle red tones in fall.
Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in
USDA Zones: 4a–7b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained; prefers fertile soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies; deer resistant
Landscape Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, edging, containers, mass plantings
Branding: Commonly sold as Borisii Avens
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 12-18''
- Width
- 12-18"
- Hardiness zones
- 4–7
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Red
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
- Soil
- Loamy, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Container, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Clumping, Mounded
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
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