Geum 'Firestarter' (P)

Geum 'Firestarter' (P)

Fiery red semi-double ruffled flowers make 'Firestarter' jump out of the border. Flowering with an abundance of stems over a long period from April to October. The flowers attract pollinators and create a naturalistic splash of colour that perfectly suits cottage gardens and containers on patios in more modern plantings.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H6 -20°C to -15°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Flowering Time:

April - September

Height x Spread:

45 x 45 cm

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Narrative Description:

Fiery red semi-double ruffled flowers make 'Firestarter' jump out of the border. Flowering with an abundance of stems over a long period from April to October. The flowers attract pollinators and create a naturalistic splash of colour that perfectly suits cottage gardens and containers on patios in more modern plantings.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for cottage garden planting.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H6 -20°C to -15°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Height x Spread / Trail:

45 x 45 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Red

Foliage Colour:

Green

Flowering Time:

April - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Prune to shape and size as required in summer

Cultural Information

Family:

ROSACEAE

Genus:

Geum

Cultivar:

Firestarter

UPOV:

STOCRGEU

UPOV No:

EUPVR 68295

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:05/27
Qty:35

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£4.05)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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