Geum 'Mai Tai' PP22433

Common Name: Avens

This lovely new hybrid produces clusters of beautiful flowers you’ll want to view up close. The burgundy purple calyx opens to reveal ruffled, apricot flowers with a rose blush. They lighten to peach as they mature. The semi-double to single flowers measure up to 1½ inches across and are perched atop burgundy purple stems. In our trials in zone 5b, ‘Mai Tai’ began blooming in mid-May.

According to the breeder, this plant exhibits hybrid vigor and is more adaptable and longer lived than the older chiloense types.

Geum is a fast grower that is rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

Height:

16.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

14.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Easy to grow and underused in today's gardens. Geum adapts well to both hot summers and cold winters without complaint. It prefers moist soil with good drainage. In southern regions, protection from hot afternoon sun will improve the look and health of the foliage.

Young plants bloom longer and stronger than older ones. Deadheading will promote a longer flowering time and rebloom.

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