Geum 'Tempo Yellow'®

Overview and Description

Geum 'Tempo Yellow'® is a charming and compact herbaceous perennial prized for its bright golden-yellow flowers, neat foliage, and long blooming season. It belongs to the Tempo Series, a modern collection of Geums bred for early flowering, compact form, and disease resistance. Its cheerful blooms rise above dense mounds of foliage on sturdy stems, making it ideal for edging, containers, or the front of sunny borders.

Perfect for gardeners who want reliable, low-maintenance colour early in the season, ‘Tempo Yellow’ is particularly attractive to bees and pollinators.

• Botanical Name: Geum 'Tempo Yellow'®

• Common Name: Avens ‘Tempo Yellow’

• Family: Rosaceae

• Plant Type: Hardy perennial

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

• Flowers: Bright yellow, semi-double blooms with golden centres

• Foliage: Rich green, lobed, lightly hairy leaves forming a compact rosette

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

• Habit: Clump-forming and tidy

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

Growing Conditions

Light Requirements

• Thrives in full sun for the best flower performance

• Will tolerate partial shade, but may flower more sparsely

• Needs a bright, open position with good airflow to discourage mildew

Soil Preferences

• Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils

• Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils if amended with compost

• Neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal

• Avoid overly dry or waterlogged ground

Watering, Feeding & Maintenance

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in hot or dry weather

• Water at the base to avoid fungal issues on the foliage

• Apply mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds

Feeding

• Feed in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser

• Optional: use a liquid high-potash feed every few weeks during peak flowering

• Overfeeding should be avoided to maintain compact growth

Ongoing Maintenance

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering

• Remove spent flower stalks to tidy appearance and promote rebloom

• In autumn, trim back any dead foliage and lightly mulch around the crown

• Divide every 3–4 years in early spring or late autumn to rejuvenate the clump

Garden Uses and Combinations

‘Tempo Yellow’ is ideal for smaller gardens or containers due to its modest size, but also stands out in mass plantings or mixed borders. Its warm tones pair effortlessly with many spring and summer perennials.

Best Uses

• Front of borders and garden edges

• Container gardening on patios or balconies

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Cottage-style beds and mixed perennial borders

• Seasonal displays in raised beds or narrow spaces

Good Companion Plants

• Combines beautifully with other Tempo Series Geums like 'Tempo Rose' or 'Tempo Orange'

• Looks great with soft blues and purples from Nepeta, Salvia nemorosa, or Campanula

• Contrast with silver-leaved plants like Stachys byzantina or Artemisia

• Pair with spring bulbs like tulips or dwarf alliums for an extended bloom season

Key Features and Selling Points

• Early to bloom—starts flowering in April, extending into mid-summer

• Bright yellow, semi-double flowers for strong visual impact

• Compact and well-behaved form ideal for small spaces and pots

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

• No staking required

• Suitable for a range of soils and climates

• Fully hardy and long-lived perennial

• Excellent cut flower for short bouquets

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.
 

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