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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Potted Geum coccineum ‘Fiery Tempest’
Common Name: Avens ‘Fiery Tempest’
Other Names: Scarlet Avens, Scarlet Geum
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Mature size of 30-45 cm (height) and 30-45 cm (spread)
Delivery Info: This product will be delivered in a securely packed pot to ensure its safety during transportation. Please allow 2-5 working days for delivery.
Mature Size: Reaching a height and spread of 30-45 cm.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous perennial.
Preferred Position: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Clump-forming with deeply cut, green foliage and vibrant scarlet-orange flowers.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy in most regions.
Diseases: Generally disease-resistant.
Uses in Garden: Avens ‘Fiery Tempest’ adds a burst of color to borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. It also works well in mixed containers and as a cut flower.
*Specifically in an Irish Climate*:
Preferred Planting Aspect: Prefers a south or west-facing aspect for optimal growth.
Frost Hardy: Generally frost-hardy, but young plants may benefit from winter protection.
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderately fast-growing perennial.
Pruning Advice: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back the foliage in late autumn or early spring.
Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, or directly outdoors in early to mid-spring.
Instructions: For indoor sowing, use well-draining seed compost and lightly cover the seeds. Keep the soil moist and place in a bright, warm location.
Trench Preparation: For outdoor planting, prepare a well-draining garden bed with fertile soil.
Instructions: Plant seeds or potted seedlings at the same depth they were in the pots, spaced 20-30 cm apart.
Positioning of Plants: Choose a location with partial shade to full sun.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 30-45 cm apart to allow for their mature size.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote new blooms.
– Avens ‘Fiery Tempest’ is a native European wildflower that has been cultivated for its attractive flowers.
– It is a favorite among pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.
– In Ireland, Avens is well-suited to the temperate climate, thriving in the cool and moist conditions.
Note: All measurements are provided in the metric system.
