Avens ‘Cherry Cordial’ (Geum ‘Cherry Cordial’)

Compact Red-Blooming Perennial with Spring Color & Ornamental Seed Heads

🌿 Plant Overview

Common Name: Avens
Botanical Name: Geum ‘Cherry Cordial’
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Rosaceae
Hardiness Zones: 5–7
Native Range: Hybrid (genus native to North & South America, Asia, New Zealand, and Africa)

📊 Key Characteristics

• Height: 9–12 inches

• Spread: 6–9 inches

• Bloom Time: May to June (with possible rebloom)

• Flower Color: Rich red

• Foliage: Medium green, textured

• Growth Habit: Low, clump-forming

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

• Water Needs: Medium

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

• Maintenance Level: Low

Avens prefers cooler conditions with consistent moisture. In warmer climates, afternoon shade helps protect foliage and extend bloom.

🌸 Garden Features

✔️ Vibrant red spring blooms
✔️ Compact, space-saving habit
✔️ Attractive fluffy seed heads
✔️ Pollinator friendly
✔️ Low maintenance
✔️ Deer resistant

✂️ Care & Maintenance

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering, but allow some flowers to mature for ornamental seed heads. Divide plants in spring as needed to maintain vigor. Avoid poorly drained soils, especially in winter.

🌼 Landscape Uses

Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, edging, ground cover after bloom

🌿 19 Birch Lane Insight

‘Cherry Cordial’ brings a rich pop of red to early-season plantings—perfect for layering into smaller garden spaces or adding contrast among softer tones.

🌱 Noteworthy Characteristics

This compact geum forms a tidy mound of textured foliage topped with bright red, five-petaled flowers on airy stems. After flowering, it produces decorative, fluffy seed heads, adding continued visual interest. Its small size makes it ideal for detailed garden design and intimate planting spaces.

⚠️ Problems

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

Avens ‘Cherry Cordial’