Geum 'Alabama Slammer' - P9

Description
The Chiloe Island avens 'Blazing Sunset' (Geum chiloense) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces red or scarlet-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from June to August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Chiloe Island avens 'Blazing Sunset' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geum chiloense.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * winter green * easy to care for

Frost hardiness
The Chiloe Island avens 'Blazing Sunset' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently, but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Geum chiloense 'Blazing Sunset' forms cup-shaped, red, scarlet flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, rose garden