Geum JAZZY™ ‘Firestarter’

Common Name:
Avens JAZZY™ 'Firestarter'

Description:
Geum JAZZY™ 'Firestarter' is a compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial prized for its vibrant, semi-double to double flowers in fiery shades of orange and red. The colourful blooms are carried on slender stems above a mound of fresh green, textured foliage, producing a lively display in garden beds, borders, cottage gardens and containers. In Melbourne, 'Firestarter' performs well in full sun to part shade, preferring fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during active growth while avoiding prolonged waterlogging. Flowering primarily through spring and into summer, regular deadheading can encourage an extended display and maintain a tidy appearance. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Its manageable size, brilliant warm colouring and reliable perennial habit make it particularly effective when mass planted or combined with contrasting blue, purple and silver-foliaged plants.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Width: 35–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Orange
• Red

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Borders and Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Geum 'Firestarter' is not generally regarded as toxic to humans, dogs or cats.

Companion Plants:

• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Heuchera
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Scabiosa
• Achillea (Yarrow)
• Ornamental grasses

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.