Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' - P9

Description
The Chiloe Island avens 'Tempest Scarlet' (Geum chiloense) is an upright, 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.

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 'Tempest Scarlet' forms cup-shaped, scarlet-red flowers from April.

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