A perennial with pleated, sword-like olive green leaves. Branched spikes of downward-curved, orange flowers on zigzagged stems. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Crocosmia paniculata
A perennial with pleated, sword-like olive green leaves. Branched spikes of downward-curved, orange flowers on zigzagged stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Crocosmia |
|---|---|
| Species | paniculata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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