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Geum 'Fire Opal'

Geum 'Fire Opal'

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GeumPerennialFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 75cmSpread: 40cm
Hardy

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geums are familiar favourites in herbaceous borders, although they also work well in larger rock gardens, developing into clumps of neat, dense foliage. They need a little space for their flowers, which tend to be produced on long, spreading stems.

Geum 'Fire Opal' bears clusters of large, double, orange-red smudged flowers that bring heat to early summer borders well before most of the other brightly coloured border plants get going. They contrast perfectly with other brightly coloured flowers such as speedwell (pictured). It's perfect for growing in sunny or partially shaded borders, and makes a beautiful cut flower.

For best results, grow Geum 'Fire Opal' in a cooler part of the garden, in well-drained soil. Divide plants in autumn or spring every two to three years. It can grow quite tall and may need staking as summer progresses. Cut back plants to the ground after flowering when the foliage has died back.

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Geum ‘Fire opal’ and wildlife

Geum ‘Fire opal’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Geum ‘Fire opal’ poisonous?

Geum ‘Fire opal’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People