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.
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.
More in the Geum genus
- Geumavens
- Geum 'Bell Bank'Avens
- Geum aleppicumyellow avens
- Geum calthifolium
- Geum calthifolium subsp. nipponicum
- Geum japonicum
- Geum magellanicumhierba del clavo
- Geum radiatum
