Avens 'Scarlet Tempest' Geum Scarlet Tempest = 'Macgeu001' (PBR) (Tempest Series)

avens 'Scarlet Tempest'

ABOUT

[Scarlet Tempest] produces a basal clump of mid green leaves and large, double, apricot-flushed scarlet red flowers held above on sturdy stems. The first flush of flowers appear in mid spring and then over a long period from summer to autumn

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Rosaceae

    • Synonyms

      avens 'Scarlet Tempest'

    • Common names

      Geum 'Macgeu001'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Encourage further flowering with deadheading of the flowers or cutting down of spent flower stems

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Gravel Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring or autumn

  • insectPests

    Geum sawflies and leaf miner may damage leaves

  • microbeDiseases

    May be prone to powdery mildews in dry soils