An interesting fiery red flowering plant. Grows from a corm like a Gladiolus. A real show stopper in my garden.
Pronunciation
(kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
(5)6-9
Sunlight
full, part shade
Moisture
average, moist
Soil & Site
average, moist, well drained
Flowers
flowers are on an horizontal inflorescence, grow across from each flower, scarlet red, yellow orange at base, over wintered plants bloomed from mid July to early August
Leaves
rather flat, coarse
Stems
corms, corms are persistent and may form chains,
Dimensions
3-4 feet tall
Maintenance
corms can be dug and stored like glads, don't let them dry out, plant corms 3-4 inches deep
Propagation
division of the corms, seeds
Native Site
South Africa
Cultivar Origin
A 1969 hybrid produced by the Bloom Nursery, England. A cross between C masoniorum x C. paniculata.
Author's Notes
Although it over winter the first winter for me is reported to be touchy in zone #5. Lasted 2 winters for me.
Notes & Reference
#129-Crocosmia and Chasmanthe (Peter Goldbatt, John Manning, Gary Dunlop)