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CROCOSMIA
Commonly known as Montbretia
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Well-known hybrids from mainly C. crocosmiiflora (Montbretia) and C. masoniorum.
Genus of 8 species of clump-forming, cormous perennials from grassland in South Africa.
The robust, invasive crocosmiiflora was developed in France and introduced to the UK in 1880. By 1911 it had become a garden escapee and has proliferated ever since. It can completely dominate a habitat to the exclusion of native plants and is listed on Schedule 9 of the Widlife and Countryside Act of 1981 making it an offence to cause it to grow in the wild.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming cormous perennials. Erect, linear-lance-shaped leaves, ribbed or pleated, 60-100cm (24-36in) long, mid-green, pale green or brownish green
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for the brightly coloured, funnel-shaped flowers on wiry stems. Excellent as cut flowers. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring to maintain vigour. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites occasionally -
Place of origin - South Africa -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Buy Varieties of CROCOSMIA
CROCOSMIA 'Honey Angels' >
Commonly known as: Montbretia.
Prolific yellow flowers with cream throats
CROCOSMIA 'Limpopo' >
Commonly known as: Montbretia.
Coral coloured flowers and long blooming period
CROCOSMIA 'Paul's Best Yellow' >
Commonly known as: Montbretia.
Arching sprays of rich golden-yellow flowers
CROCOSMIA 'Solfatare' >
Commonly known as: Montbretia.
Apricot yellow flowers with dark bronzy foliage. A scarce form
