Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000664
11/12/99
Geum coccineum 'Werner Arends' ('Borissi')
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10
Height: 12 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Orange
Comments: This short plant is suitable for rock gardens
but it does not tolerate heat and drought. Provide a
growing area in partial shade with moist yet well-drained
soil. The semi-double flowers (Vis. 1) are produced in
spring and early summer and then intermittently into fall.
Propagation: Divide clumps in late summer after they have
finished flowering.
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