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Crocosmia masoniorum

giant montbretia

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Other common namesgiant montbretia
FamilyIridaceae
GenusCrocosmia are deciduous cormous perennials with erect, sword-shaped leaves and branched spikes of showy, funnel-shaped flowers in summer
DetailsC. masoniorum is a corm forming clumps of narrow leaves and branched sprays of upward-facing, brilliant orange-red flowers 5cm in length, on stems to 1.2m in height, from midsummer
Plant rangeS Africa

Characteristics

FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump-forming
Hardiness

H4

Colour

Colour in Autumn

foliage

Colour in Spring

foliage

Colour in Summer

foliage
flower
flower

Sunlight

Partial Shade

AspectSouth-facing or West-facing or East-facing
ExposureSheltered

Soil

Sand
Clay
Chalk
Loam

MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilSand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral

Size

Ultimate height1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height2-5 years

How to grow

CultivationPlant 8 to 10cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Lift and divide congested clumps to maintain vigour

PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or by division in early spring as growth begins

Suggested planting locations and garden typesFlower borders and beds Cut Flowers Low Maintenance Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants Prairie Planting

How to care

PruningNo pruning required

PestsGenerally pest free

DiseasesGenerally disease free

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