Geum 'Scarlet Tempest'
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Hereford
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Geum 'Scarlet Tempest'
- Loose clusters of large, double scarlet flowers flushed with apricot
- Flowers all summer from May to September
- A compact and versatile hardy perennial plant with good drought tolerance and high disease resistance
- Add colour to sunny borders or container displays - Geum are perfect for coastal, prairie or cottage garden planting schemes
- Grows to a compact 40cm
- Awarded the RHS Plants for Pollinators designation, this plant is highly beneficial to bees and butterflies
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, flowering profusely in temperatures around 22°C.
How big does it get?
Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' typically reaches a mature height of 50 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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