This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast
• Flowering period: June to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A stunning variety of avens with fiery orange flowers from June to September, held on wiry stems above pretty hummocks of puckered foliage. This easy-to-grow geum looks at its best among other 'hot' coloured flowers towards the front of a well-drained border in sun or partial shade.
  
  
• Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every year in early spring or late autumn.