Geum coccineum 'Borisii geum'
Rosaceae
Form
-native to the Balkans, growth up to 2 feet in height
Culture
-full sun to partial shade
-ordinary, well drained fertile soil
-divide in spring or fall to maintain healthy plant
-struggles in hot and humid climates
-remove spent flowers for continuous blooming
Use
-good in rock gardens, blooms May through July
-provides good ground cover
Foliage
-deeply divided, hairy evergreen leaves
Flowers
-red flowers rising about foliage on thin stems with yellow stamens
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