geum rivale 'flames of passion' (grecian rose) blue

geum rivale 'flames of passion' (grecian rose) bluesemi double, fiery red flowers emerge from reddish purple buds upward facing flowers are held on wine red stems attractive, seed heads are left after flowering oval, rough textured, light green foliage excellent choice for cut flowers bloom time: late spring to late summer zone 3 height 40 55cm spread 40 45cm colour red grows best in an average to moist, well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade avoid wet, soil conditions in the winter prune

not a true cedar

AKA oenothera tetragona

finished flowers can be left on (if desired) as the dried plumes look attractive

medium purple

spread 80-100cm

bloom time: midsummer

lance-shaped

if preferred

adaptable to both drought and heat

colour mauve-lilac

spread 150-175cm

heart-shaped flowers with a protruding