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Geum 'Fire Storm'

Also Known As

Geum 'Firestorm'
Fire Storm Geum
Firestorm Avens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Geum 'Fire Storm' plant details

Geum 'Fire Storm' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Fire Storm'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Fire Storm'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Geum ‘Fire Storm’ has bright, tangerine orange, double flowers on compact plants. It has twice the flower power with half the plant size of the similar flowered ‘Fireball’. This vigorous, compact and long blooming plant is easy to grow in almost any garden. Though orange is not the most popular colour, when gardeners see this orange they fall in love. Easy and carefree. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Twice the flower power with half the plant size, this easy-growing 18-20" tall clumper produces its bright orange-semi-double flowers May into August; dramatic all season! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Warm apricot orange reblooms

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Welcome Geum 'Fire Storm', Terra Nova's improved version of Geum 'Fireball'. Twice the flower power and vigor, with 1/2 the plant size. This compact long blooming double orange flowering plant is easy to grow in almost any garden. Sensational!

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Gardening facts about Geum 'Fire Storm' plant

How to Grow Geum 'Fire Storm'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- apricot
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 6"-18"

sun - dappled shade
regular - occasional

Photo of Geum triflorum flower by Anna Kullgren

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