Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ seeds – ( Avens)

$6.10

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Description

Picture thanks to Jelitto Seeds https://www.jelitto.com

This geum has very large double flowered blooms of scarlet red. It is an excellent cut flower which tolerates drought so long as it is grown in a good soil. It is a Fleuroselect Award winner . It flowers in its first year from seed, about  5 months after germination,  and it also  makes an excellent container plant..

Sowing advice

Sow under glass in late winter and spring, Sow in pots or trays
Sow into moist well-drained seed raising mix. Just cover the seed with seed mix. Keep at 18– 23 degrees C. Germination should occur in about 3-4 weeks. When the seedling has 2 true leaves, transplant into 7.5cm pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out. Plant approx. 40cm apart.

Additional information

Classification

Perennial

Common Name

Avens

Family

Rosaceae

Maximum Height

approx 60 cm

Number of seeds in packet

approx 20