Avens 'Flames of Passion' Geum 'Flames of Passion' (PBR)

ABOUT
'Flames of Passion' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall, 40cm wide, with lobed basal leaves and reddish-brown stems bearing several semi-double deep red-pink flowers in late spring. These are slightly nodding in bud, more upward-facing at maturity, the overlapping petals giving a frilled appearance and surrounding a boss of yellow and brownish stamens. Buds are deep reddish-brown
About this plant
Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
avens 'Flames of Passion'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering; remove spent flower stems
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Pests
May be attacked by sawfly larvae or leaf miner
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews