Geum 'Solar Flare' — Cushion or Mound Forming

Overview

Geum 'Solar Flare' is a cushion or mound forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geum, part of the Rosaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Geum 'Solar Flare' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel, rock, beds and borders, cottage/informal and low maintenance.

About

Geum 'Solar Flare' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Geum genus, known for its rhizomatous growth and pinnately lobed basal foliage. This semi-evergreen plant forms a cushion or mound habit and produces saucer-shaped blooms in loose clusters during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalky, loamy, and sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for exposed or sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for gravel, rock gardens, beds, borders, and informal cottage-style planting.

About the genus

Geum (L.), commonly called avens, is a flowering plant genus of about 60 accepted species and hybrids, within the Rosaceae family in the order of Rosales, in the major group angiosperms. The species of the genus are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and New Zealand. They are closely related to Potentilla and Fragaria.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: East, West, South
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Geum 'Solar Flare' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geum 'Solar Flare'

Propagation: Division
Pest resistance: Glasshouse red spider mite, Aphids, Sawflies
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geum 'Solar Flare'?

Geum 'Solar Flare' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geum 'Solar Flare' need?

Geum 'Solar Flare' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalky, loamy and sandy. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Geum 'Solar Flare' hardy in the UK?

Geum 'Solar Flare' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.

How do I propagate Geum 'Solar Flare'?

Division.

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