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A dazzling perennial, Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ brings a burst of vibrant colour to your garden. With striking golden-yellow flowers and fiery orange-red centres, the semi-double blooms appear in April and continue through to August. The cheerful display will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a fantastic choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Thriving in well-drained soil, in borders and containers, this compact, bushy beauty reaches 75cm tall, spreading to 50cm, and enjoys full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile option for various garden settings. Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ is also incredibly easy to grow in an east, west or south facing aspect, requiring minimal care while delivering long-lasting blooms year after year. Its ability to withstand dry conditions once established makes it a perfect choice for low-maintenance gardeners. Hardy to around -15°C, Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ adds a pop of sunshine to your outdoor space, but also your home when made as a long-lasting addition to your floral arrangements.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Avens |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.75 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
