Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

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Blazing Sunset Geum

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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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.