Product information "Water avens (9 cm) – Geum rivale"
Geum rivale
– Water avens for pond edges & riparian zones
Geum rivale is a natural-looking perennial for damp banks around garden ponds and for border beds with consistent soil moisture. With a height of 30–40 cm, it remains compact and easy to combine. Flowering is from April to June (IV–VI), and it is hardy in Zone 1.
- Flowering period: IV–VI (April to June)
- Height: approx. 30–40 cm
- Hardiness/Zone: Zone 1
- Pot size: approx. 9cm
Product specifications:
- They bring an early seasonal accent to damp pond edges without visually ‘closing’ the water surface
- The compact height makes Geum rivale ideal as a foreground plant in waterside planting.
- Thanks to Zone 1, the plant is suited for perennial, robust edge design.
Technical specifications:
- Botanical name: Geum rivale
- English name: Water avens
- Height (cm): 30 / 40 cm
- Flowering: IV–VI
- Winter hardiness zone: Zone 1
- Pot size: 9 cm
With Geum rivale (water avens / herb bennet) you are choosing a charming, natural-looking perennial for the area around the garden pond. Especially in riparian zones, there are often sites that remain permanently fresh to moist – this is exactly where Geum rivale feels at home and helps to create a harmonious transition between water and garden. It does not look ‘technical’ or artificial, but blends in very naturally with mixed edge plantings.
With a height of approx. 30 to 40 cm, water avens is ideal for the foreground to midground. It adds structure to the margins without blocking the view of the water. With a flowering period from April to June (IV–VI), it is especially valuable for the start of the season: While many pond plants only really develop later, Geum rivale provides vitality to the pond edge as early as spring. This means that the edge zone looks well cared for and inviting from the outset.
In design, Geum rivale is versatile: as a small group along the water's edge, as a companion among grasses and low ground covers, or as a connecting element between the pond edge and the adjacent bed.
The 9-cm pot is ideal if you want to plant several specimens to quickly create a harmonious, natural look.
Thanks to hardiness zone 1, Geum rivale is robust and suitable for perennial plantings. If you want to design your garden pond in a natural way and value an early flowering period, this perennial is a suitable addition for a beautiful long-term edge zone.
Note on shipping: We do our very best to ensure our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite our best care, it may happen that plants are slightly damaged by postal delivery or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as bent branches. We do not accept liability for this. Do not plant in open water such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo-Roco tip: Plant Geum rivale on the pond edge where the soil remains permanently fresh to moist – for example, in a slightly sheltered corner or at the edge of stones that retain moisture. Planted in small groups, water avens looks particularly natural and visually connects the pond edge and border neatly.