Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’
$19.99
Geum Blazing Sunset carries large, fully double scarlet-red flowers above a leafy mound from late spring into summer.
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Description
Large, fully double scarlet-red flowers make Geum Blazing Sunset a vivid border perennial from late spring into summer. The blooms rise above a mound of fuzzy green leaves and are suitable for cutting.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil kept evenly moist without staying wet. Deadheading extends flowering, while periodic division helps maintain vigor.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | GEUM 'Blazing Sunset' |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red |
| Color flower spring | Red |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Cultivation | Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep soil evenly moist without leaving roots consistently wet. Deadhead spent flowers and divide crowded clumps in spring. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Avens |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23056114, ZGEUBS0001G |
| Usps | Fully double scarlet-red flowers bloom from late spring into summer., Long stems supply vivid cut flowers for fresh bouquets., Grow in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate by dividing clumps in spring or fall. |
| Pests | Geum sawfly may attack the foliage. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, then cut back old stems after flowering. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and well drained, never consistently wet. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun with an east-, south-, or west-facing aspect. |
| Common Name | Blazing Sunset Avens |