Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' – Planting & Care Guide

About Geum 'Banana Daiquiri'

Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' is a compact, free-flowering perennial prized for its cheerful soft lemon-yellow, semi-double blooms that brighten the garden from late spring through early summer, often producing a second flush of flowers if regularly deadheaded. Held on slender, upright stems above neat clumps of attractive green foliage, the flowers gently sway in the breeze, adding movement and colour to borders.

Growing to approximately 35–45cm tall with a spread of 30–40cm, this compact variety is ideal for smaller gardens, patio containers and the front of borders. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Planting Guide

• Plant in full sun or light partial shade.
• Choose a position with fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil.
• Improve poor soils with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.
• Avoid areas prone to winter waterlogging.
• Dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.
• Position the plant with the crown level with the surrounding soil.
• Backfill with soil, firm gently and water thoroughly.
• Apply a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Space plants approximately 30–40cm apart.

Care & Maintenance

Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' is an easy-to-grow perennial that performs best with regular care.

• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Once established, water during prolonged dry spells.
• Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
• Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
• Apply an organic mulch annually to improve soil fertility.
• Water container-grown plants more frequently during warm weather.
• Remove old foliage in spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth.

Pruning

Regular pruning helps extend the flowering season.

• Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage repeat blooming.
• Cut flowering stems back after the first flush of flowers.
• Remove damaged or yellowing leaves throughout the growing season.
• Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
• Divide mature clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour.

Growing Conditions

• Botanical Name: Geum 'Banana Daiquiri'
• Common Name: Avens
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature Height: 35–45cm
• Spread: 30–40cm
• Flower Colour: Soft lemon-yellow
• Flowering Period: May to July, with repeat flowering possible
• Foliage: Mid-green, slightly hairy leaves
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout Ireland and the UK

Ideal Uses in the Garden

Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' is perfect for adding long-lasting colour to a variety of garden settings.

• Cottage gardens
• Mixed perennial borders
• Front of borders
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Wildlife gardens
• Patio containers
• Raised beds
• Courtyard gardens
• Gravel gardens
• Cut flower gardens

It combines beautifully with Salvia, Nepeta, Geranium, Alchemilla, Campanula, Heuchera, Allium and ornamental grasses.

Seasonal Interest

• Fresh green foliage emerges in spring.
• Soft yellow flower buds develop in late spring.
• Bright blooms provide colour from late spring into early summer.
• Regular deadheading encourages a second flush of flowers later in the season.
• Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
• Neat foliage provides attractive ground cover after flowering.

Common Problems

Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' is generally healthy and easy to maintain.

• Slugs and snails may feed on young spring growth.
• Crown rot can occur in poorly drained or waterlogged soils.
• Powdery mildew may occasionally develop during hot, dry weather.
• Older plants may become less vigorous and benefit from division every few years.
• Good drainage, regular deadheading and dividing mature clumps will help keep plants healthy and floriferous.

With its soft lemon-yellow flowers, compact habit and long flowering season, Geum 'Banana Daiquiri' is a delightful addition to Irish gardens. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it brings cheerful colour to borders, containers and cottage-style planting schemes while providing reliable performance year after year

• Size
  2 Litre

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