Variety:
Hardy to: 5a
Plant Height: 24-36"
Spacing: 6-9"
Sun Preference: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red
This will be the first year I grow Crocosmia. I think I will have it in a container and I will definitly have to remember to dig it up in the fall since it is only hardy to Zone 5.
Crocosmia are a popular and attractive flowering bulb. Native to South
Africa, Crocosmia are members of the Iris family. They are easy to
grow.
The plants grow two to four feet tall in a season. Tube shaped flower
colors include red, yellow, orange-yellow, and orange with splotches.
Flowers bloom from July-October.
Crocosmia grow well in the flower garden and in containers on patios or decks.
Crocosmia plants are easy to grow. They grow best in full sun. Plant
in in rich, loose garden soil. If the soil is heavy or doesn't drain
well, mix in a generous amount of sand. Plant corms four to five
inches deep, and four inches apart. Water during planting, only if the
soil is dry. Keep soil moist, not wet. Add fertilizer only if the soil
is poor.
Plants will grow two to four feet tall, and begin to produce flowers
in the summer.
If growing Crocosmia in containers, select a large pot with drainage
holes. Keep well watered. Add fertilizer regularly for best growth.
After the plants have died back in the fall, they can be cut and
removed to the ground. In cold areas, add a generous amount of mulch
to protect the corms from freezing. Or, dig them up and store them for
replanting in the spring. source
Easy to Grow Bulbs
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