Troubleshooting
Geum 'Totally Tangerine' problems — and how to fix them
Geum 'Totally Tangerine' (Geum 'Totally Tangerine') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Powdery mildew
Crowded, dry-rooted plants develop white leaf coating; improve airflow, keep roots moist, and remove affected foliage.
Flopping stems
Too much shade or rich nitrogen weakens stems; site in full sun and stake tall clumps if exposed to wind.
Spent-flower fatigue
Without deadheading the display tails off; this sterile hybrid sets no seed, so remove faded stems to channel energy into new buds.
Clump dieback at the centre
Aging clumps go bare in the middle after a few years; lift and divide in spring or autumn to rejuvenate.
Prevent geum 'totally tangerine' problems before they start
Most geum 'totally tangerine' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for geum 'totally tangerine' in general rather than its problems? Read the full geum 'totally tangerine' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Geum 'Totally Tangerine' problems — FAQ
Why is my geum 'totally tangerine' powdery mildew?
Crowded, dry-rooted plants develop white leaf coating; improve airflow, keep roots moist, and remove affected foliage.
Why is my geum 'totally tangerine' flopping stems?
Too much shade or rich nitrogen weakens stems; site in full sun and stake tall clumps if exposed to wind.
Why is my geum 'totally tangerine' spent-flower fatigue?
Without deadheading the display tails off; this sterile hybrid sets no seed, so remove faded stems to channel energy into new buds.
Why is my geum 'totally tangerine' clump dieback at the centre?
Aging clumps go bare in the middle after a few years; lift and divide in spring or autumn to rejuvenate.