Avens 'Fireball' (Geum 'Fireball')

Avens 'Fireball'

Avens 'Fireball' is an avens (Geum spp.) cultivar, selected for attractive orange-red flowers adorned with red edges. This cultivar blooms profusely, creating masses of vibrant flowers that resemble flames, hence the cultivar name, 'Fireball'. The blossoms are semi-doubled and they're carried on tall stems.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

4 cm

Flower Size

Orange

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Avens 'Fireball'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Originating from moist, well-drained habitats, avens 'Fireball' thrives with consistent moisture and prefers evenly moist soil. It requires weekly watering to maintain balance and is typically cultivated outdoors, where optimal climate conditions enhance its vibrant blooms.

Pruning: Avens 'Fireball' features vibrant blooms and compact growth, thriving with annual pruning in early to late spring. Removing spent flowers and damaged foliage enhances air circulation, reduces diseases, and revitalizes older plants by cutting back to the base for fresh shoots, promoting overall vitality and aesthetics.

Propagation: Avens 'Fireball' propagates through seed sowing in well-draining soil, mimicking its natural habitat. Maintain consistent moisture without overwatering to prevent root rot. Optimal germination occurs in stable temperature and indirect light. Once seedlings develop a strong root system, transplant them to their final garden location.

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