Avens 'Cooky' Geum coccineum 'Cooky'

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'Cooky' is clump-forming, softly-hairy perennial with lobed, basal leaves to 20cm long. The bright orange flowers, up to 4cm across, are produced from late spring to summer. Height about 45cm
Plant Info
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About this plant
Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
avens 'Cooky'
Common names
Geum 'Cooky'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back the old stems after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Flower borders and beds Coastal City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter, but cultivars are unlikely to come true from seed. Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Pests
Can suffer from leaf miners and geum sawfly
Diseases
Occasionally suffers from powdery mildews
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