Geum 'Blazing Sunset'
Blazing Sunset Geum
Description
The attractive perennial is grown for its brilliant red flowers found above foliage from spring through summer. Deadheading flowers encourages longer bloom period. Foliage is evergreen in mild winter climates and is lobed. This plant grows 12"-20" tall and wide. It prefers full to part sun with well draining average soil. It needs regular watering and more during hot summer days. Plants have a clumping habit. Great for borders and rock gardens.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.