avens 'Lemon Drops'

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Lemon Drops' is a herbaceous perennial with bright green, lobed, basal leaves. Lemon-yellow flowers open late spring to midsummer from drooping buds, gradually becoming outward-facing. The flower stems and sepals are flushed with dark red

avens 'Lemon Drops'

Scientific classification

Species
avens 'Lemon Drops' (Geum 'Lemon Drops')
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
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of avens 'Lemon Drops'

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Quick identification of avens 'Lemon Drops'

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avens 'Lemon Drops' 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

Cut back the old stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn

Growing

A moisture-loving perennial that will tolerate most soils, rich in organic matter, in sun or even a certain amount of shade. Divide every few years to avoid congestion

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Occasionally suffers from powdery mildews

Pests

Can suffer from leaf miners and sawflies

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