Avens ‘Banana Daiquiri’ (Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’)

Bright Lemon-Yellow Blooms for Spring Borders & Pollinator Gardens

🌿 Plant Overview

Common Name: Avens
Botanical Name: Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Rosaceae
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Native Range: Hybrid (genus native to North & South America, Asia, New Zealand, and Africa)

📊 Key Characteristics

• Height: 15–18 inches

• Spread: 12–15 inches

• Bloom Time: April to May (late spring to early summer)

• Flower Color: Soft lemon yellow

• Foliage: Glossy green, semi-evergreen

• Growth Habit: Low, clumping

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

• Water Needs: Medium

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

• Maintenance Level: Low

Avens performs best in cooler climates with consistent moisture. In warmer regions, some afternoon shade helps maintain healthy foliage and prolong bloom.

🌸 Garden Features

✔️ Bright, cheerful spring blooms
✔️ Compact, easy-to-place size
✔️ Attracts butterflies and pollinators
✔️ Low maintenance
✔️ Deer resistant

✂️ Care & Maintenance

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms. Divide plants every few years in spring to maintain vigor. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils, especially in winter.

🌼 Landscape Uses

Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, mass plantings, ground cover after bloom

🌿 19 Birch Lane Insight

‘Banana Daiquiri’ adds a soft, luminous yellow tone to early-season plantings—perfect for brightening borders and pairing with spring perennials.

🌱 Noteworthy Characteristics

Part of the Cocktails™ series, this hybrid geum features ruffled, semi-double lemon-yellow flowers held above a tidy mound of glossy foliage. Its compact habit and reliable bloom make it an excellent choice for adding early color and texture to the garden.

⚠️ Problems

May struggle in heavy clay soils or hot, humid climates. Ensure good drainage and airflow for best performance.

Avens ‘Banana Daiquiri