Geum 'Solar Tempest' - P9

Description
The Chilenische Nelkenwurz 'Solar Tempest' (Geum chiloense) is an upright, clump-forming, evergreen perennial that produces yellow, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and spreads to approx. 35 cm. The Chilenische Nelkenwurz 'Solar Tempest' is highly frost-hardy.

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 Chilenische Nelkenwurz 'Solar Tempest' are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chilenische Nelkenwurz 'Solar Tempest' 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 'Solar Tempest' produces semi-double, cup-shaped, yellow flowers from May onwards.

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