Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ – A Burst of Fiery Color for Your Garden
Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ is a striking perennial that brings a vibrant display of warm, sun-kissed hues to your garden. With semi-double to fully double blooms in glowing shades of orange, peach, and gold, this long-blooming variety adds continuous color from late spring into summer. The bright flowers rise above attractive, deeply lobed green foliage on wiry stems, making it a standout in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Hardy, easy to grow, and pollinator-friendly, ‘Solar Tempest’ is an excellent choice for adding warmth and movement to any planting scheme.
Why Grow Geum ‘Solar Tempest’?
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Fiery, Multi-Toned Blooms – Soft peach and golden-orange semi-double flowers create a striking visual impact.
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Long Blooming Season – Flowers continuously from late spring into summer, providing long-lasting color.
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Compact & Tidy Growth – A neat, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, front-of-border plantings, and containers.
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Pollinator-Friendly – The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
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Low Maintenance & Hardy – Easy to grow and highly resilient, returning reliably year after year.
Height of Plant
Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ typically grows to a height of 30–45 cm, making it a great choice for the front of borders or as a container plant.
Where to Site Your Geum ‘Solar Tempest’
This sun-loving perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It works beautifully in mixed perennial borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers. Pair ‘Solar Tempest’ with Salvia, Nepeta, Achillea, Echinacea, or ornamental grasses for a naturalistic and dynamic display. Its warm tones also complement blue and purple flowers, such as Lavender and Veronica, creating an eye-catching contrast.
How to Grow and Care for Your Geum ‘Solar Tempest’
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. It dislikes heavy, wet conditions in winter.
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Light – Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, though flowering may be reduced.
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Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry spells. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.
Maintenance:
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Deadheading – Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and keep the plant looking fresh.
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Dividing – Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring or autumn to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
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Mulching – Apply mulch in early spring to retain moisture and enrich the soil.
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Winter Care – In colder climates, protect with a layer of mulch to help overwinter the roots.
With its cheerful, fiery blooms, easy care requirements, and long-lasting color, Geum ‘Solar Tempest’ is a must-have for any sunny garden. Whether planted in borders, containers, or cottage-style gardens, it brings warmth, energy, and effortless beauty to any space.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
