Geum 'Tempo Rose' ®

Overview and Description

Geum 'Tempo Rose'® is a compact, clump-forming perennial that produces delicate semi-double rose-pink flowers on slender, upright stems. Part of the Tempo Series, this variety was bred for its early blooming period, excellent garden performance, and neat, rounded habit. It offers a long flowering season, excellent hardiness, and attractive textured foliage, making it ideal for small borders, containers, and front-of-border plantings.

• Botanical Name: Geum 'Tempo Rose'®

• Common Name: Avens ‘Tempo Rose’

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Family: Rosaceae

• Height & Spread: 25–30 cm high × 30–40 cm wide

• Flowers: Soft rose-pink, semi-double with yellow centres

• Foliage: Deep green, hairy, lobed foliage in a basal clump

• Flowering Time: April to July (with a second flush in late summer possible)

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, mound-forming

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7; down to -20°C)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Best grown in full sun for prolific flowering

• Can tolerate partial shade, though flowering may be slightly reduced

• Prefers an open position with good airflow to prevent mildew

Soil

• Performs best in moist, well-drained soil

• Suitable for clay, loam, or chalk soils if improved with organic matter

• Prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Add compost or well-rotted manure annually to improve fertility and texture

Watering, Feeding & Maintenance

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot or dry periods

• Not drought tolerant—consistent watering is key during active growth and flowering

• Avoid waterlogged conditions, which may lead to root rot

Feeding

• Feed in early spring with a general-purpose granular fertiliser

• Liquid feeding every 2–3 weeks during the flowering season can enhance blooms

• Avoid excessive nitrogen which may lead to lush foliage at the expense of flowers

Maintenance

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and encourage reblooming

• Cut back faded flower stems to the base

• In autumn, tidy by removing any damaged or yellowing leaves

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring or autumn to rejuvenate and maintain plant health

Garden Uses and Companion Planting

Geum 'Tempo Rose'® is a versatile addition to a wide range of planting styles. Its soft pink colour and refined habit suit cottage gardens, city gardens, wildlife borders, and containers alike.

Best Uses

• Front of borders or mixed perennial beds

• Containers and patio pots

• Cottage garden designs

• Seasonal combinations with spring and summer flowers

• Suitable for cut flowers

Companion Plants

• Looks beautiful with blue or purple companions such as Nepeta, Salvia nemorosa, and Geranium ‘Rozanne’

• Mix with other Geums like ‘Totally Tangerine’ or ‘Scarlet Tempest’ for a blended display

• Combine with Heuchera, Coreopsis, and Aquilegia for varied foliage and bloom textures

• Underplant with spring bulbs like Narcissus and Tulipa

Key Features and Benefits

• Early flowering—blooms often begin in April

• Soft rose-pink blooms bring gentle colour to the spring and early summer garden

• Compact and tidy growth suits smaller spaces and containers

• Excellent for pollinators—attracts bees and other beneficial insects

• Long flowering season with rebloom potential into late summer

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

• Fully hardy and tolerant of UK climate

• Resistant to deer and rabbits

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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