Geum Borisii - Scarlet Avens
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common Name: Boris's Avens, Scarlet Geum
Scientific Name: Geum Borisii
Flower Color: Vibrant orange-red
Mature Height: 20–30 cm
Mature Width: 25–35 cm
Habit: Compact, bushy
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Good
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage better branching. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vigor.
Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders, and alpine gardens, this compact avens with vibrant orange-red flowers attracts bees and butterflies throughout spring and early summer.

