Orange geum 'Cooky'

Geum coccineum

How to grow Orange geum 'Cooky'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Remove old flower heads to promote fresh buds, flowers until late summer.
divide established clumps in autumn or early spring

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Cooky is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Cooky from seed

Gems can easily be grown from seed and flower the same season, but they may not always come true to the parent plant

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

Transplanting Cooky

Cooky prefers a sunny spot but can manage partial shade, its prefers rich soil that is moist but well drained although it can flurish in pond side areas.
Sunny conditions produce more flowers

Cooky is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Cooky