Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) — Clump forming

Overview

Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) 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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) is a clump-forming deciduous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. Like other Geum species, it has a basal rosette of pinnately lobed foliage and produces saucer-shaped blooms in loose clusters. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, offering interest through 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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) 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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d)

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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d)?

Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) need?

Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) 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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) hardy in the UK?

Geum 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d) 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 'Coppertone Punch' (Cocktails Series) (d)?

Division in autumn or spring, Seed.

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