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    CROCOSMIA masoniorum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CROCOSMIA masoniorum CROCOSMIA masoniorum CROCOSMIA masoniorum CROCOSMIA masoniorum Achillea ‘Moonshine’, Allium, Crocosmia and Verbena bonariensis © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CROCOSMIA and DAHLIA 'Knockout' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CROCOSMIA masoniorum and ANEMONE x hybrida 'Elegans' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CROCOSMIA masoniorum

    Commonly known as Montbretia

    Orange
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites occasionally
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Orange
    • Spikes
      Upward-facing flowers 5cm (2in) across in arching, usually unbranched spikes
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      8cm (3in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Robust, clump-forming cormous perennial. Pleated, mid-green leaves 60-100cm (2-3ft) long
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        8cm (3in)
      		  
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