{"product_id":"geum-coccineum-koi","title":"Koi Geum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoi Geum (\u003cem\u003eGeum coccineum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Koi') is a luminous, free-flowering perennial that produces an abundance of vivid, warm-toned blooms in rich shades of bright orange with golden-yellow stamens — a color palette as captivating and dynamic as the ornamental fish that inspired its name. The semi-double, ruffled flowers are held on slender, upright stems above a low, dense mound of rich green, deeply lobed foliage, creating a cheerful and elegant layered effect from spring through early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown with heritage practices, developing strong, fibrous root systems that establish reliably and return with vigor each season. Koi Geum is a superb choice for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and rock gardens, where its warm, jewel-toned blooms provide some of the earliest and most vibrant color of the growing season. Equally effective in containers or as a long-blooming border edging plant, it pairs beautifully with blue and purple perennials such as Salvia, Nepeta, and Geranium for striking complementary color combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Warm-Toned Blooms in Early to Mid-Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich bright orange flowers with golden stamens provide some of the most eye-catching early-season color available in the perennial garden, standing out brilliantly against fresh spring and early summer foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific, Long-Lasting Bloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces an extended flush of flowers from late spring through early summer, with the potential for repeat blooming in fall in cooler climates — delivering exceptional seasonal color value from a single plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Friendly \u0026amp; Wildlife Garden Asset:\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-faced, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects from the first warm days of spring, making Koi Geum a valuable addition to pollinator-focused and habitat garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Low Mounding Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, compact foliage mound remains tidy and attractive even when not in bloom, providing effective ground-level coverage and weed suppression at the front of borders and in rock garden settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy \u0026amp; Reliable Perennial Performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tough, cold-tolerant perennial that returns dependably each spring, becoming more floriferous and full with each passing year — a long-term investment in garden color and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to part shade with consistently moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid prolonged summer heat and drought; afternoon shade is beneficial in hot inland climates. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Mature height: 12–18 inches in bloom; spread: 12–15 inches. Primary bloom time: April–June, with possible rebloom in fall. Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming and divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115653279958,"sku":"2GMCKOI4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/GEUM_coccineum_Koi.png?v=1776355787","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/geum-coccineum-koi","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}