Here’s a unique looking perennial, Pumpkin Orange Avens, Geum. The delightful fluffy orange pompom blossoms on strong stems look like they are floating above the foliage. Pumpkin Orange Avens’ fun flowers keep coming all summer. The deep green, fuzzy foliage forms a compact mound about 18” tall in bloom and 12″ wide.

Geum is a fast grower that is rarely bothered by pests or diseases. It begins blooming in April, and flowering continues for months into summer. Pollinators adore it, but deer leave it alone. You’ll want to grow this beauty in a spot or container where you can view its gorgeous flowers up close. It is lovely in the garden, in mixed containers, or on its own. It is an ideal plant for cottage gardens, perennial beds, or as a pretty edging plant.

Growing instructions: the plant prefers a sun to part shade, in moist, rich soil. The plant benefits from protection from the hot afternoon sun. Plant in soil that has been amended with compost or other organic matter. Keep well watered, especially when the plant is setting up buds and blooming, and during dry spells.