Geum 'Pretticoats Peach'

Geum 'Pretticoats Peach': Ruffled Romance in Sunset Hues
Softly glowing with layers of ruffled petals, Geum 'Pretticoats Peach' brings a touch of vintage charm and rich colour to spring and early summer gardens. Semi-double to double blooms in warm shades of apricot, peach, and soft coral dance atop wiry stems, adding movement and elegance to borders, cottage plantings, and container displays. Compact yet floriferous, this selection from the Pretticoats series offers both ornamental beauty and pollinator appeal in a graceful, easy-to-grow package.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Spread: 30–35 cm, forming a compact, upright mound
• Flower Colour: Shades of peach, apricot, and soft coral with ruffled, semi-double petals
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer; occasional rebloom in cooler weather
• Foliage: Deep green, softly lobed leaves in a low, tidy rosette
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; thrives in rich, humusy substrates with consistent moisture

Uses and Benefits: Geum 'Pretticoats Peach' is perfect for adding a romantic glow to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and container plantings. Its softly ruffled blooms pair beautifully with both cool and warm colour palettes, and its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other early pollinators. Compact and tidy in habit, it brings height and texture without overpowering nearby plants, making it ideal for front-of-border placement and small-space design.

Companion Plants: Pair Pretticoats Peach with Veronica 'Magic Show White Wands', whose upright spikes of crisp white flowers offer cooling contrast and elegant structure. Add Heuchera 'Cherry Cola', whose rich, bronzy-red foliage complements the peach tones and adds bold texture beneath the bloom canopy. Finish with Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect', a compact catmint whose lavender flowers gently echo Geum’s warm blush while supporting a similar pollinator cast.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods to maintain flowering and prevent stress. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and maintain neatness. Cut back after blooming to promote fresh foliage and possible rebloom. Divide every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate the clump and prevent overcrowding.

History: Part of the Pretticoats series—a modern line of Geum bred for fuller blooms, compact form, and extended performance—‘Pretticoats Peach’ draws on the hardy genetics of Geum chiloense and Geum rivale. This cultivar was selected for its soft colour transitions, layered petal form, and overall garden reliability, bringing refined vintage charm into modern perennial plantings.

Final Thoughts: With its warm, ruffled blossoms and graceful form, Geum 'Pretticoats Peach' adds a dreamy, romantic presence to spring gardens. Whether nestled into the front of a border or glowing from a terracotta pot, it offers colour, movement, and pollinator appeal in perfect harmony. A soft-spoken star that shines in every setting.