Blazing Sunset Avens
Blazing Sunset Avens (Geum flora plena 'Blazing Sunset')
Blazing Sunset Avens (Geum flora plena 'Blazing Sunset') is a bold, double-flowered perennial with fiery red blooms that bring a burst of color to gardens from late spring to summer. This floriferous variety boasts fully double, rose-like flowers held on strong stems, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Distinctive Features
Blazing Sunset produces abundant, rich red, double blooms that measure up to 2 inches across. The flowers rise above a mound of deeply lobed, emerald-green foliage, creating a striking contrast. The long-lasting blooms make this variety a favorite for floral arrangements.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water: Prefers regular moisture; avoid dry conditions.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9, suited for temperate regions.
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Provides a bright pop of red.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting blooms are excellent for bouquets.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a bold, dramatic display.
- Containers: Thrives in patio pots and decorative planters.
Low Maintenance Care
Blazing Sunset Avens is an easy-care perennial that thrives with minimal upkeep.
- Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Foliage is generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Blazing Sunset?
This stunning perennial delivers rich red blooms, attracts pollinators, and provides long-lasting color.
- Fiery Red Double Blooms: Adds drama to garden plantings.
- Extended Bloom Season: Flowers persist from late spring into summer.
- Ideal for Cut Flowers: Long-lasting, vibrant blooms.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
For a vibrant, easy-care perennial with showstopping red flowers, Blazing Sunset Avens (Geum flora plena 'Blazing Sunset') is an excellent choice.
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