Crocosmia Columbus
£15.00
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notes
Also known as Montbretia, Crocosmia Columbus is a cheerful variety producing masses of vivid yellow freesia-like blooms, emerging from unique reddish-purple flower buds and held in a line on tall, arching stems, amid sword shaped leaves.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
Also known as Montbretia, Crocosmia Columbus is a cheerful variety producing masses of vivid yellow freesia-like blooms, emerging from unique reddish-purple flower buds and held in a line on tall, arching stems, amid sword shaped leaves.
Insights
Ideal as part of a 'hot' garden planting scheme, or as a cut flower, it is an excellent choice for sunny, well-drained sites and ideally situated at the back of a border or where it can overhang a lawn or path. Columbus is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Details
- Flowers: June- August
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, West or East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Remove dead stems and flowers before new growth in spring
- Lack of watering reduces flowering so ensure plant is kept moist during hot spells after planting
Glossary