Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Geum 'Tempo Rose'
Tempo Rose Avens
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Height
- 8–12 in
- Width
- 10–14 in
- Flower color
- Clear rose-pink single blooms with golden centers
- Foliage color
- Fresh green softly lobed leaves forming compact basal mounds
- 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 'Tempo Rose' bears softly cupped, rose-pink flowers with warm golden centers that open in late spring and continue into early summer, carried on slender branching stems above compact green foliage. Gentle petal texture and clear coloration create a calm, welcoming presence that enlivens borders and seasonal plantings with steady bloom.
Developed through modern hybrid breeding from mixed garden ancestry, it reflects ongoing selection for refined color, recurrent flowering, and balanced growth suited to temperate landscapes. Reliable seasonal display and neat habit lend soft color to cottage borders, mixed beds, and container arrangements across the main growing months.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rock Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
