Geum x 'Red Dragon'
Avens
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Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Description
A superb selection of the old-fashioned geum. Blooms quite early and displays larger, fully-double blooms in intense, bright scarlet red. Grows quickly in moisture rich, but quickly draining, soils.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Blooming
Cut away flowers to promote continued blooming into the fall. The fuzzy seed heads are also attractive, so leave a few of the spent flowers to develope into these if you wish.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Growth
Grow in sun, but it will tolerate some shade. They prefer cool summer climates, after noon shade is best with warmer summers. Division is needed in spring if plants become too crowded.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Planting
Propagate named cultivars by division in spring or fall, when dormant. Seeds of cultivars won't come true. Seeds will germinate within a week or two.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Pest
Caterpillars. Other problems include powdery and downy mildew, leaf smut, and fungal leaf spots.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Interesting facts
Some herbal remedies use Tincture of Avens as a mild sedative in their mixture.
Avens (Geum x 'Red Dragon') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Good soil drainage is especially important in winter. Water once a week in summer.
