{"product_id":"pretticoats-peach-geum-geum-coccineum-pretticoats-peach","title":"Pretticoats Peach Geum - Geum coccineum 'Pretticoats Peach'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePretticoats Peach Geum (\u003cem\u003eGeum coccineum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pretticoats Peach') is a cottage-garden perennial with frilled, double flowers that shade from peachy orange through pink to yellow, held over a low mat of mostly evergreen leaves. It reaches 30cm tall and 50cm wide, flowers from spring into autumn, and handles cold that would flatten most perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunset colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each frilly flower moves from peach through pink to yellow, so one plant shows several shades at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from spring into autumn, generously through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with serious cold, so it suits gardens from the tablelands to the southern states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoved by pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial insects visit the flowers, which makes it a good addition to a productive or wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are usually evergreen, so the clump keeps ground covered through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart at the front of a bed, where the frilly flowers can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm apart the clumps join into a continuous low mat, and it suits the ground below trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoist spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild geum grows in marshy fields and on stream banks, so try it in a wetter part of the garden, but never in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pretticoats Peach Geum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in most aspects. The sunnier the spot, the more water it needs. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, but struggles in the very humid tropics of far north Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils, except waterlogged ones. It lives longer in light, free-draining soil and tends to be shorter-lived in heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. A native slow release fertiliser in spring keeps the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after the first spring flowering encourages a second flush into summer, or wait and cut back in late autumn. Divide every three to four years by digging up the clump, teasing it into large pieces and replanting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pretticoats Peach Geum as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so expect a modest clump at first that builds over the season. Plant it through mulch and water it in well. Dividing the clump every few years gives you free plants for another bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are supplied by our grower and are not always in stock. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the flowers really change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The frilled petals shade from peach through pink into yellow, so you see a blend of tones on the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lasts longer in free-draining, light soil and is shorter-lived in heavy clay. Dividing the plant every three to four years keeps it growing vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither give it a light trim after the first spring flowering to encourage a second flush, or wait and cut it back in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327251263,"sku":"GEU-COC-PRETTI-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pretticoats-peach-geum-geum-coccineum-pretticoats-peach.jpg?v=1792206352","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pretticoats-peach-geum-geum-coccineum-pretticoats-peach","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}