Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Geum 'Rustico Orange'
Rustico Orange Avens
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Height
- 10–14 in
- Width
- 12–16 in
- Flower color
- Warm orange semi-double blooms with softly ruffled petals
- Foliage color
- Bright green softly textured leaves forming compact basal clumps
- Bloom time
- Late spring through summer with repeat flowering
- Light
- Full sun to light partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5–9
- Wildlife
- Bees and other pollinating insects
About this plant
Geum 'Rustico Orange' sends up vivid orange, lightly ruffled flowers with glowing golden centers from late spring into early summer, each bloom held on slender, branching stems above compact green foliage. The warm coloration and open form create a lively presence that carries gentle movement through borders and seasonal plantings.
Developed through modern hybrid breeding rooted in Eurasian and South American geum ancestry, it reflects continued garden selection for saturated color, repeat flowering, and dependable performance in temperate climates. Consistent bloom and tidy growth lend welcoming brightness to cottage borders, mixed beds, and container displays across the main growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rock Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
