Geum 'Pumpkin Orange'

Geum 'Pumpkin Orange'

$13.95

Geum 'Pumpkin Orange' is a compact perennial with warm orange double blooms held above lush green foliage from late spring into summer. Its rich flower color and tidy growth habit bring a cheerful accent to borders, cottage gardens, and containers while providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators throughout the blooming season.

Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

Soil Preference: Moist well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during flowering

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is a selected ornamental form of Geum, a genus with native species found throughout North America and other regions. 'Pumpkin Orange' was developed for its vivid flower color and compact garden performance rather than as a native selection.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts butterflies including Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the bright blooms for nectar.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from the open flower centers.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow each plant to develop into a rounded clump without overcrowding.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers where its orange blooms add warmth and seasonal interest.

Companion Plants

  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright purple flower spikes that create a strong color contrast with the warm orange blooms.
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Provides soft blue purple flowers and a spreading texture that complements the compact form.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Extends pollinator interest into summer with tall blooms that pair well with Geum.
  • Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) - Adds fine textured foliage that creates a natural transition around the flowering perennial.
  • Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Provides warm foliage tones that enhance the pumpkin orange flowers.

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