Last updated on June 8th, 2022
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Crocosmias are a great way to add bright flowers to your border gardens, full of citrus coloured shades. There are literally hundreds of varieties to choose from, for example, the popular Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ with bright red flowers (as shown in the main picture) or the Crocosmia ‘Spitfire’ that produces fiery orange flowers, this is also a dwarf variety. So, you should be able to find a Crocosmia that is perfect for you and your garden, no matter the size, shape, and style of your garden.
Some varieties have upright growing habits, with bright green leaves while others produce sprays of flowers you will no doubt want to display on your tables. They also make excellent cut flowers, plus they flower prolifically and can be divided every 3 years to provide you with bigger and better displays.
Where to grow Crocosmia plants
If you want to plant Crocosmias in your garden you will need fertile, well-draining but moist soil. They aren’t fussy about soil type but they seem to do better in slightly acidic soil.
They also prefer full sun but if you only have an area with light shading and some sunlight for part of the day, they will usually survive there too.
As mentioned, they need well-draining soil because they must be watered regularly (without, of course, becoming waterlogged). Consider digging plenty of organic compost to improve the water retention to help keep the soil moist. If the area is a little prone to waterlogging then we recommend improving the soil first, digging in plenty of grit and organic matter.
How to plant Crocosmia
Crocosmias are corms, which means you can plant them using the same method as bulbs. For this, dig holes in your garden 8 inches deep and fill them with well-rotted compost. Place a few corms in the hole, about 6 to 8 inches apart around 3 to 5 inches deep. This will help you create a reasonably sized clump of flowers in the near future. Then, cover with soil and water well, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged because this can rot the combs.
General Care
Once planted, you will need to protect them during winter and of course, keep them from drying out in summer. This simply means keeping the soil moist and now allowing them to dry out. They multiply very quickly so, within a few years, the clumps will be congested and need dividing in order to keep up the health and long-term the flowers that are produced.
Propagating Crocosmias
If you want to propagate from your Crocosmia, you can remove the clumps in spring, divide them, and then replant the divisions. We recommend that this is something you should do every 3-4 years.
You can learn more about how and when to divide Crocosmia in this guide
Problems – keep an eye out for spider mites
The good news is, unlike most plants, Crocosmia doesn’t have that many problems and remains disease and pest free most of the time. However, they can experience issues with spider mites.
The problem with the red spider mite is that they are so small you often don’t notice they are a problem until they have multiplied to the point of making webs across the plant. So, as soon as you notice the issue, treat them with a pesticide spray.
Recommended Varieties
- For compact gardens, you can grow the Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’ that has bright orange flowers with a mahogany throat.
- The Crocosmia ‘Citronella’ is an upright plant with small, yellow flowers.
- For height, you should try the Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ which grows up to 1.5m and produces fiery red blooms.
- For a hybrid with stunning, orange-red flowers, you can try the new Crocosmia ‘Harvest Sun’.
- If you want a medium height plant, try the Crocosmia ‘George Davison’. It grows to approximately 60cm and produces upright stems of golden yellow coloured flowers.
See the availability of Crocosmia that Yougarden.com have for sale
- SUMMER COLOUR - Crocosmia are relatives of the Gladioli family having very similar attributes like their long sword like leaves and tall arching spiked stems that bare bright funnel shaped flowers throughout the summer
- EASY TO GROW - Although these deciduous plants are very easy plants to grow for the best results plant them in full sun on a well-drained site
- CUT FLOWERS - Lift and divide thinning out clumps to maintain vigour and encourage flowering. They make excellent cut flowers
- WHAT YOU GET - This listing is for one plant in a 9cm pot ready to be planted in the garden
- EASY TO GROW - Although these deciduous plants are very easy plants to grow for the best results plant them in full sun on a well-drained site
- SUMMER COLOUR - Crocosmia are relatives of the Gladioli family having very similar attributes like their long sword like leaves and tall arching spiked stems that bare bright funnel shaped flowers throughout the summer
- CUT FLOWERS - Lift and divide thinning out clumps to maintain vigour and encourage flowering. They make excellent cut flowers
- WHAT YOU GET - This listing is for one plant in a 9cm pot ready to be planted in the garden
- Crocosmia Small Flowering - Pack of 10 bulbs.
- Mixed small flowering Crocosmia selection containing yellow, red and orange flowers.
- Easy To grow. Excellent cut flower. Ideal for border or containers.
- Crocosmia are best planted in fertile, well drained soil in the spring. Plant at approx 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart. They can tolerate full sun or partial shade, and best planted in groups.
- You will receive pack of 10 healthy bulbs, size 6/7
- SUMMER COLOUR - Crocosmia are relatives of the Gladioli family having very similar attributes like their long sword like leaves and tall arching spiked stems that bare bright funnel shaped flowers throughout the summer
- EASY TO GROW - Although these deciduous plants are very easy plants to grow for the best results plant them in full sun on a well-drained site
- CUT FLOWERS - Lift and divide thinning out clumps to maintain vigour and encourage flowering. They make excellent cut flowers
- WHAT YOU GET - This listing is for one plant in a 9cm pot ready to be planted in the garden
- Crocosmia Sunglow has an abundance of amber yellow funnel-shaped flowers that are produced in double rows along the top of slightly arching racemes
- This garden ready perennial plant is ideal for planting in bold swathes through the border.
- Crocosmia grow in shade or dry conditions
- Flowers in June-July and grows to 90cm tall
- Please note actual plant will look different to the picture depending on when in the season purchased.
- Crocosmia Monbretia X 25 Bulbs size 6+ Large flowering mix
- Thrive in sun or partial shade.Come back every year.
- Spikes of Red, Orange and yellow showy, funnel-shaped flowers in summer on stems to 1.2m in height
- Perfect for flower borders and beds, but can also be grown in containers, and they make great cut flowers
- Hand packed to order with Growtanical's bulb planting instructions.
- CUT FLOWERS - Lift and divide thinning out clumps to maintain vigour and encourage flowering. They make excellent cut flowers
- SUMMER COLOUR - Crocosmia are relatives of the Gladioli family having very similar attributes like their long sword like leaves and tall arching spiked stems that bare bright funnel shaped flowers throughout the summer
- EASY TO GROW - Although these deciduous plants are very easy plants to grow for the best results plant them in full sun on a well-drained site
- WHAT YOU GET - This listing is for one plant in a 9cm pot ready to be planted in the garden
- Beautiful bright funnel-shaped flowers that grow throughout the summer months. Mixed Crocosmia selection containing yellow, red and orange blends.
- Ideal for borders and containers. Excellent cut flower. Deer and rabbits resistant. Height: 60-90cmcm.
- Crocosmia are excellent plants for wildlife gardening as they attract both hoverflies and bumble bees.
- Easy to grow. Crocosmia bulbs prefer to be planted in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. The soil should be well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Plant the bulbs 3-4 inches deep and about 6-8 inches apart, with the pointed end facing up. Size 6+ bulbs supplied
- You will receive pack of 10 quality bulbs, size 6+ in eco-friendly recyclable packaging with detailed instructions included
- CROCOSMIA BULBS X20
- ARCHING FLOWERS GLOWING ORANGE FLOWERS WITH CRIMSON THROATS
- BLOOMS: - SUMMER FLOWERING
- READY FOR PLANTING NOW
- CATEGORY : - CROCOSMIA “MONTBRETIA” : - VARIETY : - LUCIFER
- TYPE : - READY POTTED : - SIZE : - 1 LITRE POT : - STAGE : - EARLY STAGES OF GROWTH
- DESCRIPTION : - ARCHING FLOWERS SHOWY SCARLET-RED TUBULAR FLOWERS
- QUANTITY PER UNIT : - 1 : - HEIGHT : - 60-70 CM : - BLOOMS : - SUMMER FLOWERING
- PLEASE NOTE THE PICTURE IS A STOCK PICTURE ONLY AND SHOWS HOW THE PLANT WILL LOOK WHEN FULLY MATURE PLANT SENT IN THE EARLY STAGES OF GROWTH : - PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
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