Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Harlequin
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notes
Formerly known as montbretia, this Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Harlequin is a cheerful bicoloured variety producing masses of vivid, freesia-like blooms with a red reverse. The flowers are held in a line on tall, arching dark purple stems in late summer and into autumn.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3 L
- Height and Spread: 60cm x 20cm (1 ft 11in x 8in) in 2 - 5 years
Features
notes
Formerly known as montbretia, this Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Harlequin is a cheerful bicoloured variety producing masses of vivid, freesia-like blooms with a red reverse. The flowers are held in a line on tall, arching dark purple stems in late summer and into autumn.
Insights
Grown from a corm, this lovely late flowering example will quickly divide and form a large clump of sword-like leaves. Crocosmias are herbaceous bulbous perennials that reappear from the bare ground each spring.
Details
- Flowers: July 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