Blazing Sunset Geum

Geum flore plena 'Blazing Sunset'

$59⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Blazing Sunset Geum highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Botanical Name

Geum flore plena 'Blazing Sunset'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

2 feet
Mature Spread

12 - 18 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color

Orange-Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer
Photos Provided By

Walters Gardens, Inc - www.waltersgardens.com

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Get ready to rethink groundcovers! Could you ever imagine a petite, spreading plant with this much "Wow!" factor? The Blazing Sunset Geum (Geum flore plena 'Blazing Sunset') will impress you with her brilliant temptress-red petticoats of ruffled, double petals in super-saturated bright scarlet!

Twice as large as regular Geum, the bold blooms stand up and out from the rest! Even after they’ve faded, the durable, deeply lobed foliage provides an attractive accent and wonderful foil for the long-stemmed, dainty full blooms!

Both pretty and rugged, this improved modern cultivar spreads nicely to fill in bare spots or holes in your garden beds and continues to bloom over a very long period from late spring into summer. This compact perennial makes everyone in your family happy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 and is wonderfully space-saving at around 2 feet tall in bloom and spreading 12 - 18 inches

Planting and Application:

Thriving in the sun or part shade, Geum are versatile little perennials! Tuck them into place under your favorite flowering ornamental tree from our extensive online collection and "push the easy button" for a lovely landscape focal point. Geum will have plenty of nectar-rich blooms for the essential pollinators and pretty butterflies in your neighborhood while also adding darling long-stemmed brilliance to bouquets. This is a must-have to use near the edge of a Butterfly Garden and Cut Flower border!

Trust us, this juicy selection is a conversation starter! Why not run a vibrant scarlet band of color in your patio planting bed or pot a few up in urns around your entertainment areas outdoors? Blazing Sunset Geum is incredibly cute in an outdoor garden container as the main attraction or try a trio of pots with the other Butterfly-friendly red flowers for a happy salutation for your guests to exclaim over!

Brilliant Saturated Red Double Blooms
Great-Looking Textured Foliage
Perfect Cut Flowers for Indoor Arrangements
Excellent Resource for Essential Bees and Butterflies
Springtime Flower Power with Rebloom Through Summer

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Fast and vigorous growers, Perennial Geum thrives in both full sun and partial shade in an enriched and mulched garden bed that is very well-drained. Provide moderate moisture consistently throughout the summers and in the heat. Deadhead to keep blooms returning and clean the mounds in the fall after the foliage has yellowed for best results.

No Fade Color in Full Sun or Partial Shade
Adaptable to a Variety of Well-Drained Soils & Conditions
Herbaceous Perennial - Evergreen in Warm Climates
Urban Environment Tolerant & Shrugs Off Heat & Humidity
Very Easy to Grow & Deer and Rabbits Leave it Alone

Add a seductive charmer to your garden this year with the bold and beautiful Blazing Sunset Geum! Buy quality perennials available now from Nature Hills!