{"product_id":"al-geum-alabama-slammer","title":"Geum 'Alabama Slammer' (Cocktails Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alabama Slammer' from the Cocktails Series is a compact clump-forming perennial grown for its warm coloured flowers and tidy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms a dense mound of deeply lobed green leaves with toothed edges. Dark purple stems rise above the foliage and carry single to semi-double flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms show golden yellow centres with soft orange and red tones around the edges. Flowers appear from late spring into early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this geum at the front of borders, in cottage gardens, or within wildlife planting. The upright stems add movement and colour above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere could you add early summer colour in your garden? A group of \u003cem\u003eGeum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alabama Slammer' works well along paths and border edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGeum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alabama Slammer'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocktails Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow centres with orange and red edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen flowers provide pollen and nectar for bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season blooms support pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for wildlife-friendly borders and mixed planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 40–50cm apart to allow clumps to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flowers to encourage more blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift and divide clumps every few years to maintain strong growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eGeum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alabama Slammer'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact clumps suit small gardens and border fronts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm coloured flowers brighten late spring planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong stems hold flowers above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cem\u003eGeum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alabama Slammer' to your garden if you want reliable late spring colour and flowers that attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"2 Litre","offer_id":55537344643459,"sku":"AL-42057","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Geum_Alabama_Slammer_Cocktails_Series.webp?v=1772798015","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-geum-alabama-slammer","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}