Geum Tempo Yellow – Cheerful Blooms for Long-Lasting Colour

The Geum Tempo Yellow is a bright and uplifting perennial that brings cheerful colour to the garden from spring right through to summer. Its golden-yellow flowers are carried on slender, wiry stems above neat mounds of fresh green foliage. Compact, hardy, and endlessly charming, it makes an excellent choice for gardeners who want reliable colour without fuss.

Flowering from late spring into early summer, this variety provides a brilliant display that brightens borders, patio pots, and cottage-style planting schemes. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, Geum Tempo Yellow is a versatile addition that thrives in many garden settings.

General Information

Geums, sometimes known as avens, are perennial plants appreciated for their simple, cheerful flowers and tidy growth habit. The Tempo series, including Tempo Yellow, has been bred for compactness, long blooming, and reliability.

• Habit: Clump-forming perennial with upright flowering stems.

• Height & spread: Reaches around 25–30cm tall and 30–35cm wide.

• Foliage: Rosettes of lobed, fresh green leaves form a tidy base mound.

• Flowers: Bright golden-yellow blooms, single or semi-double, around 3–4cm across.

• Flowering season: April to June, with occasional repeat blooms later in summer.

• Position: Prefers full sun but will tolerate light partial shade.

• Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil; dislikes waterlogging.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland.

• Uses: Excellent for the front of borders, edging paths, cottage gardens, patio containers, and wildlife-friendly planting.

Its compact size and cheerful blooms make it especially effective for small gardens or as a reliable edging plant in mixed borders.

Care Guide

Geum Tempo Yellow is a resilient, low-maintenance plant that will thrive with just a little seasonal care.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in spring or early autumn, though container-grown plants can be planted year-round.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, spacing 25–30cm apart.

• Preparation: Improve soil with compost or organic matter before planting to encourage healthy growth.

• Containers: Performs well in pots – use a free-draining multipurpose compost.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly after planting to establish roots.

• Once established, Geums tolerate average rainfall but benefit from extra water in prolonged dry spells.

• Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the flowering season to prolong blooms.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering and keep plants neat.

• Cut back flowering stems to the base once they have finished.

• In late autumn, remove old leaves to refresh the clump for winter.

• Divide every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate and increase stock.

Protection

• Fully hardy and tolerant of frost.

• Generally pest- and disease-free, though aphids may occasionally appear on flower stems.

• Avoid very wet soils in winter, which may cause root damage.

Why Choose Geum Tempo Yellow?

This compact perennial is perfect for gardeners seeking cheerful colour and reliability.

• Bright blooms: Golden-yellow flowers brighten gardens in spring and early summer.

• Compact habit: Tidy size makes it ideal for borders, edging, or pots.

• Wildlife-friendly: Nectar-rich flowers attract bees and pollinators.

• Low-maintenance: Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow.

• Versatile: Works equally well in cottage gardens, modern schemes, or patio containers.

The Geum Tempo Yellow is a reliable perennial that delivers a cheerful splash of sunshine to any garden. Whether planted in drifts at the front of a border, dotted through a cottage-style bed, or grown in a pot to brighten the patio, it provides dependable charm, resilience, and colour year after year.

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