Best Crocosmia Varieties for Your Garden
Crocosmia, Montbretia, Coppertips, Falling Stars,
Extremely showy and exotic-looking, Crocosmia
Almost fully hardy, Crocosmias are cormous perennials which are reliable and happily multiply and come back year after year. Easy to grow, they thrive in sunny locations in well-drained, average to rich soil where they form a tight clump and produce a profusion of colorful blooms. They make lovely, lasting cut flowers and are rarely troubled by pests or diseases. Even deer don't find them particularly appetizing.
Reflecting intense breeding efforts, there is today a rich array of Crocomia hybrids and cultivars to choose from. They vary in flowering times, flower color and size. And like in many other things, some are much better than the others.
Here are some of the best varieties to grow in your garden. They will help you add gorgeous color and excitement to your summer border. They combine well with a wide choice of companion plants. If you need inspiration to create a terrific border with Crocosmias, you may want to browse these planting combinations created by talented gardeners.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
5 - 9
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Heat Zones |
2 - 10
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Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Crocosmia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Crocosmia "Lucifer" in the garden at Overbeck's, Salcombe, Devon, ©NTPL/Andrew Butler (Nationaltrust.org)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
5 - 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
2 - 10
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Crocosmia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |