Cocktail Series
Geum hybrid 'Cocktail Banana Daiquiri'
Geum
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Clear lemon yellow, 1" semi-double flowers on wiry stems
- Blooms late spring
- Attractive clump of semi-evergreen foliage
- Great for mass plantings, borders or containers
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
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.