The carnation root is a flowering perennial for the garden
The carnation root is a feast for the eyes. The perennial enchants any location with its orange-scarlet flowers. Clovewort (Geum) belongs to the rose family with about 50 species. The carnation root delights every garden lover with its wildflower charm. With its many flowers, the carnation root is extremely romantic. The perennial adorns the early summer bed and blooms from May to June. The cupped scarlet-orange flowers provide a striking splash of colour in the border. The flowers of the carnation root are terminal. They have a delicate carnation scent and attract bees, bumblebees and other insects. Geum is distinguished by its extreme flowering activity. The flowers develop budding pompons that are initially nodding on the shoots. They grow to three to four centimetres in diameter. The foliage leaves are medium sized. They are heart-shaped and have a geared, slightly coarse texture.
The growth habit
The orange carnation root reaches a height of 20 to 30 centimetres and is almost as wide. The ornamental plant grows in clusters and forms cushions. This makes the perennial a practical ground cover that also elegantly covers unsightly areas. The green of the leaves forms a beautiful contrast to the bright flowers. Geum is frost hardy and uncomplicated. Another plus point for buying carnation root.
When you buy carnation root, you provide a great splash of colour in the bed
Place them in the front of your bed so that you can always enjoy an unobstructed view of the orange carnation root. If you buy carnation root, buy several at once. The plant is at its best in a group. Put between ten and twelve plants per square metre in the ground. It decorates beds, borders or the rock garden. It is hardly demanding. The plant develops best in a sunny position. It is also not averse to partial shade. The soil should be rich in nutrients and sufficiently moist. The perennial is robust and can cope with occasional drought.
If you buy the carnation root, you will enjoy the plant all year round
It also requires very little work. Just cut back the faded leaves in summer. In winter, the perennial retracts into its roots. Winter protection is not necessary. In spring, Geum sprouts cheerfully again and delights the gardener for many years. The orange carnation root can be combined with numerous flowering plants such as daylily, stork's bill or roses. Geum also looks good next to ornamental plants. The plant is an all-rounder and fits into any bed. Buying carnation root makes for great accents in the garden.
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Name
| Botanical name: |
Geum coccineum |
| Colloquial name: |
Avens |
Growth
| Growth form: |
Upright, cluster-forming |
| Max. growing height: |
20 - 30 cm |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
Scalloped foliage, heart-shaped |
| Leaves: |
evergreen to semi-evergreen |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
cup-shaped |
| Flowering period: |
May to June |
| Flower color: |
orange-scarlet |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
medium moisture, well-drained soils |
| Location: |
full sun, semi shade |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
10 - 12 plants per m² |
| Use for: |
Mass in borders or rock gardens. Foliage makes an attractive ground cover after bloom. |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
yes |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
product notes
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planting instructions
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