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.
Additional information
| Generic | Crocosmia |
|---|---|
| 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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