A perennial with sword-like mid-green leaves. Arching, branched spikes of upward-facing, funnel-shaped, orange-red flowers. Max Height 60cm to 80cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Crocosmia ‘Spitfire’
A perennial with sword-like mid-green leaves. Arching, branched spikes of upward-facing, funnel-shaped, orange-red flowers.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Crocosmia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Spitfire' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | orange, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm, 80cm |
Family | Iridaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
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 | |
Propagation |
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