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Crocosmia masoniorum (L. Bolus) N.E. Br.

Low Maintenance

Genus: Crocosmia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

C. masoniorum is a corm forming clumps of narrow leaves and branched sprays of upward-facing, brilliant orange-red flowers 5cm in length, on stems to 1.2m in height, from midsummer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

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

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensRock GardenGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorWall TrainedIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years