avens 'Rusty Young'

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A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 40cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. Yellow flowers flushed and tinted with red with are held on deep red stems above the foliage from late spring to mid summer

avens 'Rusty Young'

Scientific classification

Species
avens 'Rusty Young' (Geum 'Rusty Young')
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
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Distribution of avens 'Rusty Young'

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of avens 'Rusty Young'

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avens 'Rusty Young' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead to promote more blooms, and cut back old stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. 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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