Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Chiloe Island avens 'Tempest Scarlet' (Geum chiloense) is an upright, clump-forming, winter-green perennial that forms scarlet-red, cup-shaped flowers from April to August. Its pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Chiloe Island avens 'Tempest Scarlet' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geum hybrids.

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

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Chiloe Island avens 'Tempest Scarlet' are grey-green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chiloe Island avens 'Tempest Scarlet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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 plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. 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 'Scarlet Tempest' forms cup-shaped, scarlet-red flowers from April.

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