Geum chiloense 'Flames of Passion' - Avens - Cotswold Grown Herbaceous Perennial
Scientific Name
Geum chiloense (Scent of Chile)
Flower: Bushy growth
Perennial
Common Name(s)
Grecian Rose, Chilean Avens, Avens
Origin
Native to Chiloe, a cold, wet island off the coast of Chile
Months of Interest
May to July
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom in later summer
Wildlife Value
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
Keep soil moist, especially when newly planted out; water in particularly dry weather.
Soil
Soil should be well-draining and moderately fertile
Food
Will benefit from fertilising in the growing season, and from the addition of natural fertilisers to the soil, especially if you're growing it in a pot.
Pet-safe?
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips
Plant into the ground rather than a pot for more buchy and vibrant- and less scraggly- growth.
Scientific Name
Geum chiloense (Scent of Chile)
Flower: Bushy growth
Perennial
Common Name(s)
Grecian Rose, Chilean Avens, Avens
Origin
Native to Chiloe, a cold, wet island off the coast of Chile
Months of Interest
May to July
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom in later summer
Wildlife Value
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
Keep soil moist, especially when newly planted out; water in particularly dry weather.
Soil
Soil should be well-draining and moderately fertile
Food
Will benefit from fertilising in the growing season, and from the addition of natural fertilisers to the soil, especially if you're growing it in a pot.
Pet-safe?
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips
Plant into the ground rather than a pot for more buchy and vibrant- and less scraggly- growth.
Description
Scientific Name
Geum chiloense (Scent of Chile)
Flower: Bushy growth
Perennial
Common Name(s)
Grecian Rose, Chilean Avens, Avens
Origin
Native to Chiloe, a cold, wet island off the coast of Chile
Months of Interest
May to July
Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom in later summer
Wildlife Value
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
Keep soil moist, especially when newly planted out; water in particularly dry weather.
Soil
Soil should be well-draining and moderately fertile
Food
Will benefit from fertilising in the growing season, and from the addition of natural fertilisers to the soil, especially if you're growing it in a pot.
Pet-safe?
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips
Plant into the ground rather than a pot for more buchy and vibrant- and less scraggly- growth.
