Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

Also Known As

Geum chiloense 'Blazing Sunset'
Geum flore-plena 'Blazing Sunset'
Geum flore-pleno 'Blazing Sunset'
Geum quellyon var. flora plena 'Blazing Sunset'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Geum 'Blazing Sunset' plant details

Geum 'Blazing Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, double flowers, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A LONG (all summer!) season of extra-bright, extra-large double flowers of scarlet make this early and prolific 18-24" bloomer a standout. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Semi-double red flowers long blooming

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Geum chiloensis 'Blazing Sunset' I'm never sure why geums aren't more popular... they're absolutely gorgeous, tough, and trouble free provided reasonable drainage and plenty of sun. This one reaches 2 feet or so, with profuse, double flowers of an intense scarlet red. Not for the lovers of pastels or the dull, this thing is hot and loud and sexy. Zone 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A clump forming perennial, with a rosette of softly hairy, pinnate leaves. In Spring and Summer, semi-double, bright scarlet, anemone-like flowers, are borne on tall branching stems. One of the few brightly coloured flowers for shade.Attractive foliage goes well with violets and primulas.Well drained soil.A lot tougher than you might think.

By: Zephs

UNBELIEVABLY LONG BLOOMING! This is not the well-known ‘Mrs. Bradshaw.’ Yes, I have left ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’ & taken up with a much more thrilling provider! This is a single plant pictured on the right & as you can tell, it blooms like crazy late Spring thru Fall, even Winter in temperate climates (with dead-heading). Brightest red, 2.5” blooms look like ruffly roses & dance in the breeze on well-branched 2-3’ tall stems, above sturdy, lush green, compact mounds. If you have never tried Geums before, they’re one of the toughest, heat tolerant and longest lived perennials you’ll ever grow! Compost yearly and cut back in Winter. Semi-deciduous to deciduous in colder climates.