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CROCOSMIA
Commonly known as Montbretia
All Flower AUG-SEP
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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Red - orange-red -
Height - 75cm (30in) -
Spread - 8cm (3in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming cormous perennial. Intensely bronzed leaves. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across
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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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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) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites occasionally -
Place of origin - South Africa -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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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
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
