Geum 'Fire Opal' — semi-double to double, ruffled blooms in a glowing blend of scarlet-red, burnt orange, and terracotta with gold centres, blooming late spring into mid-summer. Full sun or partial shade — flowers best with plenty of direct morning sun.
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Product features
Botanical name: Geum 'Fire Opal'
Common name: Fire Opal Avens, Geum
Height: 40cm to 60cm
Spread: 45cm to 60cm, dense neat mound
Foliage: Large, rounded, scalloped green basal leaves
Flower: Semi-double to double ruffled blooms in scarlet-red, burnt orange, terracotta with gold centres, late spring to mid-summer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — excellent for bees and hoverflies
Soil Type: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Drought tolerant: Medium — handles short dry spells once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (down to -15/-20°C)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Cottage garden borders, gravel gardens, path edging, containers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — best with plenty of direct morning sun
Aspect: South-, west-, or east-facing borders
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich soil — loamy or sandy
Drainage: Moist but well-drained — rots in waterlogged soil
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist
Deadheading: Remove spent flower stems down to basal foliage
End of season: Cut back old, faded stems in autumn
Propagation: Sterile hybrid — divide root clumps every 3 years in spring or autumn
