Overview
Geum 'Apricot Delight' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Apricot Delight' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Geum 'Apricot Delight' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Geum genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with basal rosettes of pinnately lobed foliage and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H7. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels, making it suitable for exposed or sheltered positions. 'Apricot Delight' is ideal for cottage gardens, flower borders, patios, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geum 'Apricot Delight' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geum 'Apricot Delight'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Geum sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geum 'Apricot Delight'?
Geum 'Apricot Delight' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geum 'Apricot Delight' need?
Geum 'Apricot Delight' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geum 'Apricot Delight' hardy in the UK?
Geum 'Apricot Delight' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geum 'Apricot Delight'?
Division in autumn or spring, Seed.
More in the Geum genus
- Geumavens
- Geum 'Bell Bank'Avens
- Geum aleppicumyellow avens
- Geum calthifolium
- Geum calthifolium subsp. nipponicum
- Geum japonicum
- Geum magellanicumhierba del clavo
- Geum radiatum
