Crocosmia Red King
£15.00
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notes
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Red King is a dramatic variety of montbretia producing masses of magnificent, deep orange, freesia-like blooms, held in a line on tall, arching stems in late summer and autumn. Ideal as part of a 'hot' garden planting scheme, for brightening up a summer border or as a cut flower.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2 L
- Height and Spread: 60cm x 50cm (1 ft 11in x 1ft 7in) in 2 - 5 years
Features
notes
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Red King is a dramatic variety of montbretia producing masses of magnificent, deep orange, freesia-like blooms, held in a line on tall, arching stems in late summer and autumn. Ideal as part of a 'hot' garden planting scheme, for brightening up a summer border or as a cut flower.
Insights
An excellent choice for sunny, well-drained sites and ideally situated where it can overhang a lawn or path. The blooms, which are attractive to butterflies, last for up to 8 weeks, making it a good choice for the cutting garden.
Details
- Flowers: August to October
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West or East facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- A herbaceous bulbous perennial that disappears in the winter and reappears every spring.
- In cold areas, protect with mulch in winter.
- Divide congested clumps in spring.
Glossary