When it arrives
Your plug tray
Plugs are small and tender. Pot into 4-inch pots and grow on 3–5 weeks in bright light, or plant out after frost. Keep evenly moist, harden off a week, and set the plug top level with the soil.
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- Mature height
- 20.0 in
- Mature spread
- 18.0 in
- Bloom
- Late-May – peak Mid-June
- Fragrance
- None
- Deer
- Resistant
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How to grow Orange Pumpkin
Avens · Geum
Plant avens in sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist. Afternoon shade and good winter drainage keep the clumps going for years.
Check my zone & planting dates
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Full sunLight
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Moderate waterAverage drainage
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pH 6.0–8.0Soil
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Zones 5a–8bHardiness
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20″ tall18″ wide
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ResistantDeer · rabbits some resistance
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Not known toxicPets
Huckleberry saysTell me where you grow and I’ll check if Orange Pumpkin will thrive there.
Hardy in zones 5a–8b
Spring or early fall.
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When to plant
Spring or early fall.
How deep
Set the crown level with the soil surface.
Spacing
12–18 inches.
Soil
Loamy, humus-rich · pH 6.0–8.0
Fix-it tip: Add compost to sandy soil to hold moisture. In clay, raise the bed so the crown isn't wet in winter.
Sun
Full sun (tolerates part shade, especially in hot areas).
Afternoon shade helps it through hot summers.
Don’t give up on it
Is it alive? What spring looks like
Semi-evergreen leaf rosettes often show green right after snowmelt. Wiry flower stems rise in late spring, with blooms into early summer and some rebloom.
Spring
Tidy old leaves; compost.
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Summer
Deadhead; water in dry spells.
Fall
Divide if crowded.
Winter
Leave the rosette; keep it from sitting wet.
Watering
First season: Keep evenly moist the first season.
After that: Water during dry spells; it doesn't like drying out.
Feeding
Light compost in spring.
Pruning & deadheading
Remove spent flower stems at the base to encourage more blooms. Tidy damaged leaves in spring.
Dividing
Every 2–3 years to keep it vigorous; divide in spring or early fall.
Winter
Most are hardy to about zone 4–5. Wet winter soil is the main threat; plants can be short-lived in heavy clay.
Summer heat
Can sulk in hot, humid weather; consistent moisture and afternoon shade help.
Blooming stops in summer
Likely cause: Heat stress or spent stems left on
What to do: Deadhead, water deeply, and give afternoon shade.
Clump fading after a few years
Likely cause: Crowding
What to do: Divide in spring and replant vigorous pieces.
Crown rots over winter
Likely cause: Poor drainage
What to do: Move to a better-drained spot.
Too wet or too dry?
Crispy, browning leaves mean too dry. A soggy, rotting crown in spring means winter-wet soil.
Watch for
- Few serious problems
- Leaf spot
- Crown rot in wet soil
Pets & wildlife
Not listed by ASPCA; no known toxicity reported. Discourage pets from chewing any garden plant.
Deer: resistant · Rabbits: somewhat resistant
Finnegan saysStill not sure what’s wrong? Ask Plant Health — describe it or add a photo.
In a container
Good in pots · 1 gallon+
Grows well in pots kept evenly moist.
Indoors
Outdoor plant
Needs a winter rest outdoors.
Winter chill
Best after a cold winter
Many avens bloom best after a winter chill; some newer varieties bloom the first year.
Growing it on
Plugs from the tray
3–4 inch pots for 3–5 weeks, until roots hold the soil
Garden bed or a 1 gallon pot
Time to move up? Slide the plant out: if white roots wrap the outside of the soil, it’s ready for the next size.
Planting with lavender
Plant it near your lavender
Plant nearby rather than in lavender's driest spot. Avens likes richer, evenly moist soil, but it suits the edge of a sunny bed where it gets a bit more water.
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