Geum 'Fireball'

Also Known As

Fireball Avens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Geum 'Fireball' plant details

Geum 'Fireball' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Fireball'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Fireball'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fireball': is a perfect name for these 1-2" semi-double flowers that glow gold suffused orange-red late-spring-into-fall (if deadheaded) on 20-30" stems; this eye-catcher was found exploding in the walled city of York, England. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Profuse, huge, sterile, orange-yellow, semi-double flowers emerge from spring to fall. These 1½" blooms are picoteed with a red edge. One of the most impressive (and early) orange blooming perennials in the spring! Found exploding in the walled city of York, England, this dynamic plant held its regal position in the garden, attracting every eye. Well-drained soil.

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Profuse early blooms of large semi double orange flowers with red picotee. Without equal for an early display of orange flowers on any other perennial. 18" tall and wide