Geum coc. 'Borisii

Overview and Description

Geum coccineum 'Borisii' is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its bright orange-scarlet blooms and finely textured foliage. A cultivar of the Balkan Geum coccineum, 'Borisii' adds a splash of vivid colour to spring and early summer borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is valued for its neat habit, reliability, and ease of care, making it a strong performer in both formal and informal planting schemes.

• Botanical Name: Geum coccineum 'Borisii'

• Common Name: Avens 'Borisii'

• Family: Rosaceae

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height & Spread: 20–30 cm tall × 25–30 cm wide

• Foliage: Mid-green, pinnate leaves forming a tidy rosette

• Flowers: Bright reddish-orange, open-faced with five rounded petals

• Flowering Time: May to July (with occasional repeat flowering in late summer)

• Growth Habit: Compact, mound-forming

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7; -20°C or lower)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Performs best in full sun, where it will produce the most vibrant blooms

• Tolerates light or dappled shade, though flowering may be reduced

• Ideal for sunny borders, rockeries, and gravel gardens

Soil

• Prefers moist but well-drained soil

• Adapts to loamy, sandy, or chalky soils

• Avoid waterlogged or overly dry conditions

• Enrich poor soil with compost or organic matter prior to planting

Watering, Feeding & Maintenance

Watering

• Requires regular watering during the first year to establish strong roots

• Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, but performs better with occasional deep watering in dry spells

• Water at the base to prevent foliage diseases

Feeding

• Apply a balanced granular fertiliser in early spring to support flowering

• Supplement with a liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during blooming to prolong the display

• Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote foliage at the expense of flowers

General Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers promptly to encourage further blooming

• In late summer, cut back faded foliage and flower stems to refresh the plant

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour and promote airflow

• Mulch annually in spring with compost or well-rotted manure

Garden Uses and Combinations

Geum 'Borisii' is a versatile perennial that thrives in sunny borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its vibrant orange colour offers a striking contrast to cooler tones and soft textures.

Best Uses

• Front of borders and small garden beds

• Alpine or rock gardens

• Gravel or Mediterranean-style planting

• Container plantings

• Excellent for cut flowers when picked in bud stage

Companion Plants

• Pairs well with Nepeta, Salvia nemorosa, or Veronica for colour contrast

• Looks great with other early bloomers like Aquilegia, Brunnera, and Alchemilla mollis

• Combine with low grasses like Stipa tenuissima for movement and texture

• Mix with Heuchera and Campanula for a soft, cottage garden effect

Key Features and Benefits

• Fiery orange-red flowers bring early summer energy to beds and borders

• Compact, tidy habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces and edging

• Attractive rosette foliage adds texture even when not in bloom

• Hardy and reliable in a range of garden settings

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

• Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and hoverflies

• Great for adding seasonal colour contrast and structure

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