Geum chiloense

‘Blazing Sunset’

BLAZING DOUBLE AVENS

Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’
BLAZING DOUBLE AVENS

Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ flares with fully double scarlet blooms like mini roses.

Vivid scarlet double blooms in abundance

This blazing beauty of a plant is long blooming, with branching sprays of vivid scarlet, fully double flowers coming over a long period – much longer blooming than older varieties.
It is very showy and eye-catching with continuous, abundant blooms through spring and summer.

Big bouncing balls of colour

‘Blazing Sunset’ has been recently bred.
And is noted for having gorgeous BIG blooms – much bigger than older varieties.
As well as the much LONGER BLOOMING period.
In this case newer is definitely bigger and better.

Makes a lovely cut flower for floristry

The branching sprays of blooms are held atop long, clean stems – so they are easy to harvest and arrange in floristry.
They have a good vase life.

Fast & easy growing

Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ is a hardy evergreen perennial.
It quickly matures to flowering size from seed sowing, and is easy to grow and maintain.

Long lived decorative rosette of evergreen foliage

It is a long-lived, evergreen perennial, with a low evergreen rosette of decorative foliage, and the flower sprays bobbing well above on their tall, clean stems.

Plant at the front to border a bed, under taller plants, or in a pot

The neat, pretty, low rosette of foliage, and abundant colour, make Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ ideal as a front edge, or an underplanting for roses and shrubs, or in a feature pot.

Enjoys part shade or sun with mulch

So plant in part shade positions, to full sun if it is well mulched or cooler district.
It does appreciate some shade for part of the day in hot areas.

Frost hardy, easy to grow & low maintenance

You will find it frost hardy, easy to grow & low maintenance.
Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ can withstand frost down to at least -20°C
There is little to do over the year other than average watering and average garden fertilizing.

Resistant to rabbits & deer

While few plants are totally resistant to a starving rabbit or deer – at least Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ is not high on their menu.
It is rarely if ever troubled by other pests or diseases.
It is an easy growing, low maintenance plant.

60cm. High with branching stems of vivid scarlet double flowers above a 45cm Wide rosette of prettily scalloped leaves.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY

Sow any time indoors in a punnet when suitable temperatures can be provided (18-25°C).
OR
Scatter directly in garden in spring.

Sow indoors for quick & early plants: First sow the seeds on surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Then gently gently pat the seeds onto the surface of the mix to ensure good contact.
Now only very lightly cover the seeds with 3mm of finely sieved mix.

But do not bury too deeply, as these seeds need light to germinate.

Now thoroughly moisten the sown punnet by standing it in a shallow water bath, and allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface from below.

Then place the moist punnet in a warm, well-lit position (not in any direct sunlight).
And cover the punnet with a clear plastic lid or bag, so as to retain moisture.
Continue to keep moist by misting from a spray water bottle as required.

Temperatures of 18-25°C approx. are best for rapid and optimum germination.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 7-21 days.

However if they are shy to sprout – then a period of chilling, as a “pretend winter” will enhance the germination.

So thoroughly moisten the punnet.
Then wrap in cling wrap or a plastic bag.
And place in the fridge (not freezer) for 4-6 weeks.
This will mimic winter well and promote more rapid germination.

Seed Count: 8 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

GROWING: Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’

– Height with flowers: 60cm. flower stems approx. above the flat rosette of  very pretty foliage.
– Width: 46cm. approx.
– Position:  Part Shade; Dappled Sun and Shade; or Morning Sun in hot or humid districts. Also Full Sun in cooler districts.
– Soil: Average garden soil is fine. Acid or alkaline is acceptable. Because Geums are so very easy-going.

– Fragrance: Sadly none, but other charms make up for it.
– Frost: Very frost hardy in even severe frost areas.
– Growth: Evergreen perennial rosette.

– Bees & Birds: Bees and butterflies regard Geums as well stocked larders of pollen and nectar. Long and repeat blooming is a big help to our pollinator friends. Small seed eating birds like Finches love the fuzzy seed heads too.
– Care: Very easy low maintenance.
– Deer & Rabbit resistant: Downy, hairy foliage seems to keep Geums near the bottom the menu selection for rabbits and deer.

An interesting history

– Origin: The word Geum comes from ancient Greek “geuo”, which means” relish or flavour”.
We certainly know the ancient Romans used this plant as a flavouring for both food and drink. But then they also ate Door Mice, so they are probably unreliable as culinary advisors!

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