Crocosmia - 'Severn Sunrise' (Crocosmia) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Orange Flowers (Summer late), Dark green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Crocosmia cultivation notes: Montbretia brings a reliable show of summer blossom with a minimum of fuss and bother for the gardener. Plant this herbaceous plant in a mid border location, either as a potted plant or corm - ideally in autumn - in any moist well drained (but not droughty) garden soil in full sun or part shade. Remove flower heads after flowering and trim back foliage in winter. Mulch in winter to protect corms and divide every 3-4 years / replant. Plant deep to protect corms in colder areas. Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Design & Plant Use for Crocosmia: Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting Common Missspellings: Crowcosmea, Crocosmea, Crocusmia, Crowcomia If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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