Geum Fiery Red ('Stocrgeu') (d)

RHS Plant Profile
avens [Fiery Red]

Synonyms

Geum 'Stocrgeu'
Geum Firestarter

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

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
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

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf miners and geum sawfly

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews