Geum magellanicum |
Syn. Geum chiloense
Native Region: Chile Zone Range: 7-11 Preferred Climate: temperate Harvest Date: Sunday 16 July, 2023 Seed count: 20-25
Description:
This low-maintenance perennial has pinnatisect, toothed green leaves borne in basal rosettes and produces orange-red 5-petaled flowers from spring to summer on wiry stems. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Height and spread is 16 inches.
Cultivation: For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong bloom.
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