CROCOSMIA Clump forming perennial with sword-like leaves. Spreads by suckering corms to 30cm or more. Requires well-drained, moisture retentive, soil in sun or part shade.
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C. x crocosmiiflora ‘Babylon’ Sprays of red flowers with very dark centres in July and August. Height 75cm Spread 30cm
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C. x cro. ‘Coleton Fishacre' (Also Known as 'Gerbe D'Or and Golden Fleece) Sprays of yellow flowers. paler in the centre, August and September, Green sword like leaves. height 90cm, Spreads by suckering corms, |
C. x cro. ‘Dusky Maiden’ Sprays of brownish-orange tubular flowers from July to September. Height 55cm. Spread 30cm. Mulch well in winter to protect from frost.
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C. x cro. ‘Emberglow’ Sprays of burnt orange-red flowers in July and August. Height 75cm.
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C. x cro. ‘Emily McKenzie’ Sprays of deep orange flowers which open flat showing a crimson mahogany throat, August and September. Height 60cm. |
C. x cro. ‘George Davison' Sprays of yellow flowers, July and August. Height 80cm. Spread 30cm |
C. x cro. 'Honey Angels' Sprays of pure yellow flowers with a slight white stripe in the throat, August and September. Height 45 to 60cmcm. Spread 30cm |
| C. x cro. 'Queen Alexandra' Sprays of golden orange flowers with red/orange reverse from July to September. Leaves are brownish in colour Height 60cm. Spread 30cm . Mulch well in winter to protect from frost. |
C. x cro. ‘Solfatare’ AGM Sprays of warm apricot-yellow tubular flowers from July to September. Leaves are brownish in colour Height 60cm. spread 30cm . Mulch well in winter to protect from frost. |
C. x cro. ‘Star of the East'AGM Sprays of large pure orange flowers in August and September. Height 60 to 80cm. Spread 30cm.
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| C. ‘Limpopo' Dense sprays of large thick petalled pink flowers with an apricot throat, July to October. Height 75cm. Spread 60cm |
C. ‘Lucifer’ AGM Sprays of Brilliant flame red flowers in July and August Height 120cm |
| C. masoniorum AGM Sprays of vermilion orange flowers from July to September. Height 90cm. |
| C. ‘Zambesi' Large mid orange darker orange at the mouth, July to October. Height 115cm. Spread 60cm |