Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) (Avens) — Cushion or Mound Forming

Overview

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) is a cushion or mound forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel, rock, beds and borders, cottage/informal and low maintenance.

About

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) is a semi-evergreen, cushion-forming herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae. It holds a low mound of foliage and produces summer flowers from June to August. Plant in full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained chalky, loamy or sandy soils across a range of pH. It is fully hardy in the UK.

About the genus

Geum (L.), commonly called avens, is a flowering plant genus of about 60 accepted species and hybrids, within the Rosaceae family in the order of Rosales, in the major group angiosperms. The species of the genus are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and New Zealand. They are closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria.

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In the garden

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) is a cultivated selection within the Geum genus (commonly called avens) and sits in the Rosaceae family. It forms a neat cushion or mound of semi-evergreen foliage and sends up flowering stems through the summer months, providing season-long presence where space is limited. Position it in full sun or partial shade with a preference for soils that are moist but well-drained; acceptable soils include chalky, loamy and sandy types and it tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH. The plant suits aspects to the east, west or south and will cope in both exposed and sheltered spots. Its UK hardiness rating is H7, which means it is fully hardy outdoors in typical UK winter conditions. Use Geum 'Pink Fluffy' in gravel and rock gardens, at the front of beds and borders, or within cottage and informal plantings where a low, long-lived mound is useful. It is also appropriate for schemes where low maintenance is required. Expect flowering in the UK from June to August, with the semi-evergreen mound giving structure outside the flowering period.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: East, West, South
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series)

Propagation: Division
Pest resistance: Glasshouse red spider mite, Aphids, Sawflies
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series)?

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) need?

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalky, loamy and sandy. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) hardy in the UK?

Geum 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series) 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 'Pink Fluffy' (Censation Series)?

Division.

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