Geum ‘Mango Lassi’

Description

Few perennials capture the warmth of a summer border quite like Geum ‘Mango Lassi’. This compact, evergreen avens forms tidy clumps of fresh green foliage, sending up a profusion of semi-double blooms in delectable shades of apricot and mango-orange, each petal delicately edged in deeper orange-red. From late spring through summer, Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ flowers generously and reliably, creating a soft yet vibrant ribbon of colour at the front of a border. Its neat proportions make it equally suited to terrace pots, where those glowing tones can be admired up close.

As practical as it is pretty, Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny or lightly dappled position. The evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, while the open centres of the flowers draw in bees and other pollinators. Whether paired with cool blues for contrast or echoed among other warm hues for a harmonious scheme, Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ lends cohesion and a touch of understated exuberance. For gardeners seeking a long-flowering perennial with both charm and resilience, Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ proves wonderfully dependable.