'Blazing Sunset' Geum
Perennial
- Blazing red double flowers attract pollinators!
- Ideal for cut flower enthusiasts.
- Deer and rabbit resistant, making it easy to grow.
- Zones 5-7, sun/part sun, 24" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Description
There are so many reasons why geums belong in your garden. They're not only beautiful, but they're deer and rabbit resistant, easy to grow, and will reward you with months of blooms with little effort. To keep your plants looking fresh, make sure you promptly remove spent flowers and foliage to encourage flushes of new growth. It's that easy!
Details
Common name: Geum, avens
Zone: 5 – 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24″ x 18″
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late spring - summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, borders, container gardening, cottage gardening, ground cover, massing, naturalizing
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun (6+ hours direct sun). Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates.
Water: Average water needs – water regularly until established.
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: Lightly fertilize in early spring with a well-balanced granular fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Spent flowers and seed heads can be left standing for winter interest. Clean up spent foliage and flowers in early spring as plants emerge.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove spent flowers and foliage promptly to encourage a flush of new growth and repeat blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.