Geum 'Firestarter'
- Perennial
- 40-50 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Very hardy
- Attractive to bees
Compact, profusely flowering avens with fiery orange-red flowers from spring to summer. Strong and long-lived in a sunny border. Ideal among perennials. Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil. Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - August |
| Flower colour | Golden, Orange, Red |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Geum 'Firestarter' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Geum |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
