Geum chiloense 'Double Bloody Mary'
Geum
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Bright fire engine red flowers
- Semi-double with ruffled petals
- Long blooming; late spring through summer
- Lush mound of course, green leaves
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Perform best in full-part sun. They thrive in moist, well drained soil. Good drainage is essential to ensure they are not killed during the winter months. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms. Divide the plant ever few years to maintain vigor.
Height: 24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Blooms all Season
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Geum
Common Name: Geum
Small saucer cupped flowers grow on tall, wiry stems that rise above strawberry like foliage. The bright flowers tend to be red, orange or yellow and occassionally pink or white. These plants are loved for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Bright flowers will be present late spring -summer. With deadheading, they will often continue blooming into the fall.