avens 'Poco'
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A clump-forming perennial, to around 45cm high in flower, forming a compact mound of deeply lobed, wrinkled green leaves with toothed edges. Golden yellow flowers, lightly touched with orange and with dark red calyces, are borne on red stems above the foliage from late spring to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- avens 'Poco' (Geum 'Poco')
- Genus
- Geum
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of avens 'Poco'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of avens 'Poco'
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avens 'Poco' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly to encourage more flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade but flowering is better in sun. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to geum sawfly
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