Small saucer cupped flowers grow on tall, wiry stems that rise above strawberry like foliage. The bright flowers tend to be red, orange or yellow and occassionally pink or white. These plants are loved for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Bright flowers will be present late spring -summer. With deadheading, they will often continue blooming into the fall.
Cocktails™
Geum hybrid 'Cocktail Mai Tai'
Geum
PP22433
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Ruffled, semi-double to single, vermillion-apricot flowers
- Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more buds
- Good Vigor, Blooms late sping to early summer
- Lush foliage of lobed basal leaves
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Perform best in full-part sun. They thrive in moist, well drained soil. Good drainage is essential to ensure they are not killed during the winter months. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms. Divide the plant ever few years to maintain vigor.
Height: 14-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Peach, Red
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Blooms all Season
- Disease Resistant
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Geum
Common Name: Geum
Small saucer cupped flowers grow on tall, wiry stems that rise above strawberry like foliage. The bright flowers tend to be red, orange or yellow and occassionally pink or white. These plants are loved for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Bright flowers will be present late spring -summer. With deadheading, they will often continue blooming into the fall.