Geum Fiery Red ('Stocrgeu') (d)
avens [Fiery Red]
A low-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to around 50cm high, with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. Prolific, long-lasting, semi-double bright, fiery red flowers are held on stems above the foliage from May to July then produce a second flush of blooms in the autumn. Tolerant of sun or part shade
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Colour & scent
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Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
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- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade but flowering is better in sun. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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