Fiery Tempest Avens is a clumping semi-evergreen herbaceous perennials with oak-like hairy foliage. Branched stems host ruffled semi-double orange-red flowers from late spring well into summer. Prompt deadheading can encourage an additional summer bloom. Best bloom with afternoon shade in the South and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Poorly drained soils can be fatal. Plant may struggle in hot and humid climates south of zone 7. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Salvia, Tickseed
IMAGES: Red House - National Trust, Geum ‘Fiery Tempest’, (2) Yew Tree Garden Centre, Loving this Geum Fiery Tempest with its hot red colour - perfect for livening up the border.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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