Crocosmia crocosmiiflora x ‘Plaisir’
Category photo (no photo of its own for this entry)
Orange-red, with deep red ring around a straw-coloured centre .
The genus
Crocosmia is also known under the name of Montbretia (although this name often refers to the small flowered cultivars). A very popular genus from the eastern part of South Africa. On condition that summerwater is provided and mulch protection during the winter is given they are easy to grow.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to :cultivar
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Red, Orange
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :March (sem. 3-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :July (sem. 3-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)