Red Dragon Geum is a striking perennial flower that brings vibrant color to garden beds from spring through summer. This Geum chiloense cultivar grows to a tidy 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, thriving in full sun across hardiness zones 5 through 5. Its moderate water needs and deer-resistant nature make it a reliable choice for mixed borders, while its ability to attract pollinators adds ecological value to any planting scheme.
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Full Sun
Moderate
5-5
24in H x 18in W
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Deep crimson blooms rise above this compact perennial throughout the long growing season, from March through August. Red Dragon Geum handles moderate watering well and resists deer browsing, so once established it requires minimal fussing. The flowers draw butterflies and bees reliably, turning your garden into a pollinator magnet without demanding constant attention.
Red Dragon Geum serves as a vibrant accent in flower gardens and mixed borders. The long blooming period makes it valuable for sustained color from spring into late summer, and its compact height works well toward the front of beds or in containers where its scarlet flowers can be easily admired.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the germination temperature between 65 and 75°F, then drop the temperature to 50 to 55°F after sprouts emerge to encourage stocky growth. Sprinkle seeds with vermiculite or cover with a humidity dome to maintain moisture during germination, which typically takes 7 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting in the garden.
Direct sow seeds in spring to early summer for blooms the following year. Barely cover seeds with soil, pressing them gently into prepared beds.
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