avens 'Fire Opal'
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 70cm tall, with hairy, dark green, pinnate basal leaves and purple stems bearing semi-double, reddish-orange flowers 3.5cm wide, the petals light yellow on the reverse
Scientific classification
- Species
- avens 'Fire Opal' (Geum 'Fire Opal')
- Genus
- Geum
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of avens 'Fire Opal'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of avens 'Fire Opal'
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avens 'Fire Opal' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back the old stems after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingSuitable for the rock garden or front of borders. Avoid soil that is waterlogged
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and sawflies
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