Avens Geum 'Totally Tangerine' (PBR)

Water

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' prefers consistent moisture, so you should water this perennial when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. A deep watering once a week should suffice, ensuring the plant receives about 1 inch of water during this time. During hot, dry periods, you may need to water twice a week, but overwatering can lead to root rot, so always check soil moisture before adding water. In terms of quantity, think along the lines of 0.5 to 0.75 gallons per plant per watering session, depending on soil type and weather conditions. It's important to water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can promote fungal diseases.

Light

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' thrives best in full sun to partial shade. It needs at least 6 hours of sunlight a day but appreciates some afternoon shade in hotter climates to protect its blooms and foliage. The ideal spot for this plant is an east or west-facing garden that receives morning sunlight and some protection from the intense afternoon sun.

Temperature

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' is hardy and can tolerate a range of temperatures. It performs best in temperatures that hover between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it can survive in temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It's important to avoid placing the plant in conditions that exceed these maximum and minimum temperatures for extended periods to prevent stress and damage to the plant.

Pruning

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' benefits from pruning to remove spent flowers, which encourages additional blooming and prevents the plant from spending energy on seed production. Prune in the late spring after the first flush of flowers has faded and repeat after subsequent blooms if necessary. Deadheading during the growing season can be done as often as needed. It's also a good idea to cut back the plant's foliage in late fall or early spring to keep it healthy and to maintain its shape.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' thrives best in well-draining soil with high organic matter content. A mix consisting of garden soil, compost, and perlite or coarse sand can create an ideal growing medium. The soil pH should be slightly acidic to neutral, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 for optimal growth.

Repotting

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' typically doesn't require frequent repotting. It should be repotted every 2-3 years to refresh the soil or when it outgrows its current pot. Early spring, just before the growing season, is the best time for repotting this plant.

Humidity & Misting

Avens 'Totally Tangerine' is adaptable and can tolerate a wide range of humidity conditions. It does well in average garden environments and doesn't require any special humidity considerations outside standard garden care practices.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Place in bright light and keep soil consistently moist.

• Outdoor

  Plant in full sun to part shade; well-drained fertile soil.

• Hardiness zone

  5-7 USDA

Life cycle

The life of Geum 'Totally Tangerine', commonly known as Avens, begins with seed germination in a well-drained, fertile soil, ideally occurring in early spring under the correct temperature and moisture conditions. After germination, seedlings establish themselves, with the plant developing a rosette of basal leaves. As it matures into the vegetative stage, the plant produces a clump of hairy, pinnate leaves on short, branching stems. In late spring to early summer, Avens enters into its flowering stage, showcasing its vibrant, orange, saucer-shaped flowers on tall, wiry stalks, attracting pollinators to the garden. After pollination, seeds develop and are dispersed by wind or wildlife, completing the reproductive cycle. The plant is a perennial, often dying back to ground level during winter months but regrowing from its rootstock with the return of warmer spring temperatures.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• Geum 'Totally Tangerine', commonly known as Avens, is best propagated by division, which should ideally be done in the spring or autumn. The division process involves gently lifting the plant from the ground with a garden fork, ensuring a good root ball is retained. The clumps can then be carefully separated by hand or with a sharp knife, making divisions that each contain several growth buds. After division, the new plants should be immediately replanted in soil that has good drainage and is well-amended with organic matter, such as compost. Water the newly planted divisions well to settle the soil around the roots and remove air pockets, using about 1 gallon (approximately 3.8 liters) of water for each plant. It's important to maintain consistent moisture for the divisions until they are well established and showing signs of new growth.