Geum Alabama Slammer
Best vibrant blooms for consistent garden color.
This perennial offers a lively display of double yellow and orange-red flowers from late spring into summer. It's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators, and its deer resistance makes it a practical choice. Thriving in sun or part shade, it forms a tidy clump perfect for adding color without demanding much space.
$14.50
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous, eye-catching color for their landscape
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful, robust plants with minimal upkeep
- Homeowners with limited space or those designing intricate garden layouts
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with naturally heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Individuals preferring truly "plant-it-and-forget-it" garden additions
- Gardeners in humid climates or those with dense planting arrangements
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
High-impact blooms act as a magnet for bees and hummingbirds alike.
Deer Resistance
Reliably avoids being a snack for local wildlife in most gardens.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color output spanning from late spring well into summer.
Versatility
Compact habit thrives equally well in containers or mass garden plantings.
Hardiness
Robust enough to withstand freezing temperatures down to negative twenty degrees.
Maintenance Ease
Requires only moderate watering to maintain its neat, tidy form.
Key Specs
Mature Size
10" T x 10" W
Minimum Temperature
-20° F
Deer Resistant
Yes
Water Needs
Moderate
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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