Geum chiloense 'Red Dragon'
avens 'Red Dragon'
'Red Dragon' is a clump-forming, softly hairy,herbaceous perennial to 50cm tall producing low mounds of divided leaves. Scarlet, double flowers to 4cm across are borne on wiry, branched stems from late spring into summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour and flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be damaged by geum sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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