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

avens 'Flames of Passion'

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

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Rosaceae

    • Synonyms

      avens 'Flames of Passion'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead to prolong flowering; remove spent flower stems

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring or autumn

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by sawfly larvae or leaf miner

  • microbeDiseases

    May be subject to powdery mildews