Culture
Grow in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional bloom, but consider leaving some of the later flowers so that the fluffy seed heads can form. Plants tend to struggle in climates with hot, humid summers (particularly south of USDA Zone 7). Some afternoon shade is best hot summer climates. Wet, poorly drained soils in winter can be fatal. Divide plants in spring as needed to maintain vigor. Foliage is evergreen in southern climates.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Geum is a genus of about 50 species from North and South America, Asia, New Zealand and Africa.
Genus name is the classical Latin name of the group.
'Sea Breeze' was introduced in 2013 by Intrinsic Gardens of Hebron, Illinois as part of their Cocktail™ Series. It has bright orange, 2 in. wide, single flowers with folded wavy petals that are held above the hairy foliage. In areas with cooler summer evenings, the orange color can be reddish. It is a clump forming plant that grows 1.5 to 2 ft. in height and width. U. S. Plant Patent Applied For (PPAF).
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems. May be short-lived in heavy clay soils and/or hot summer climates.
Uses
Mass in borders or rock gardens. Foliage makes an attractive ground cover after bloom.