Crocosmia Star of the East
very large vivid orange flowers, good clump former that flowers for a long time
Description
Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Family : Iridaceae
These bulbous perennials are reliable tough and make a splash of colour in the Summer border. Grow in full sun in well drained but moisture retentive soil.
The colourful flower spikes make excellent cut flowers either in flower or later once they have set seed.
Additional information
| Propagation | Division, Tissue culture |
|---|---|
| Container | P9-P12, P13-P16, P17-P19 |
| Cutflower | Cut flower |
| Height | 45-60 cm |
| Flowering | 7-9 |
| Sun/shade | Full sun |
| Moisture | Average moisture, Low moisture |
| Hardiness zones | 5-9 (Download PDF) |
| VIP | Virus Indexed Perennial |
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