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CROCOSMIA 'Limpopo'
Commonly known as Montbretia
Orange and salmon-pink tubular flowers with apricot throats
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Coral coloured -
Height80cm (32in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, clump-forming, cormous perennial with erect, linear leaves
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
CROCOSMIA 'Limpopo'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites
Place of originSouth Africa. Garden origin. UK. Bob Brown, Cotswold Garden Flowers. -
Flower ShapeSpikesBranched spikes of funnel-shaped flowers to 6cm (2½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Crocosmia - Care Guide
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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
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