Mai Tai Geum Plant Perennial – 2.5 inch Pot – Apricot Watermelon Blooms

Add a Splash of Color with this Unique Perennial

Introduce a burst of unique color to your outdoor space with this delightful perennial plant. Imagine beautiful apricot-watermelon-colored, fluttery, poppy-like blooms dancing above mounding, forest-green foliage. Adorable purple stems and textured leaves add to its charm, bringing a refreshing vibrancy to your garden. This adaptable perennial is incredibly easy to grow and a bountiful bloomer, promising to add a touch of joy and continuous beauty to your landscape.

This charming perennial grows similarly to columbine or coral bells, featuring compact, low-growing foliage and lovely flowers waving high on long stems. It thrives across a wide range of climates, from zones 4 to 8, and reaches a mature height of approximately 18 inches, making it a perfect fit for various garden settings, from borders to container gardens. Beyond its visual appeal, this plant is also a magnet for hummingbirds, inviting even more life and activity into your garden sanctuary.

Benefits of Planting this Vibrant Perennial:

• Vibrant Blooms: Enjoy stunning apricot-watermelon-colored flowers that provide a unique and eye-catching display in your garden.
• Attracts Hummingbirds: Enhance your garden’s ecosystem by inviting these delightful and energetic pollinators.
• Easy to Grow: Adaptable and low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Long Bloom Time: Provides extended beauty, blooming from late spring through early summer.
• Hardy Perennial: Returns year after year, offering lasting value and continuous beauty with minimal effort.

For optimal growth, this plant prefers rich, well-drained soil and benefits from consistent moisture. In regions with hot summers, providing morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to protect its delicate blooms. Good winter drainage is crucial for its survival during colder months. To maintain its health and vigor, consider dividing the plant every two years, ideally in early spring or early fall. Cutting back spent foliage in summer after flowering can encourage new growth, and deadheading spent blooms will promote a greater production of flowers throughout its blooming season.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What size pot does this perennial come in? This perennial plant is shipped in a 2.5 inch pot, ready for planting.
• How tall does this perennial typically grow? It reaches a mature height of about 18 inches, making it suitable for various garden placements.
• What are the ideal growing conditions for this plant? It thrives in morning sun with afternoon shade, prefers rich, well-drained soil, and benefits from consistent moisture.
• When does this perennial typically bloom? You can expect beautiful blooms from late spring to early summer, providing extended garden enjoyment.
• How often should I divide my perennial plant? To maintain its health and vigor, it’s recommended to divide the plant every two years in either early spring or early fall.