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Crocosmia masoniorum 'Dixter Flame' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Crocosmia masoniorum 'Dixter Flame'

Crocosmia masoniorum 'Dixter Flame'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Crocosmia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 80cm high, with long straplike mid-green leaves produced from spreading corms. Arching spikes of bright red flowers are borne in mid- to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 8 to 10cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Lift and divide congested clumps to maintain vigour. May be a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in early spring as growth begins

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorIndoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years