Geum

Geum Fire Opal

• Position: full sun
• Soil: humus-rich, moist soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to July
• Flower colour: coral-orange
• Other features: rosettes of scalloped, fresh green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Big, semi-double, cup shaped flowers that have rich coral-orange petals surrounding prominent dark stamens, appear in mid to late summer. This plant has been given the Award of Garden Merit for its ease of growth a great overall performance, so it is definitely worth including in a mixed border. Native to damp meadows and streamsides, it is happiest in a moist soil.
  
  
• Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every year in early spring or late autumn