Crocosmia Walberton Yellow ('Walcroy' COPF) (25) plants
Common Name: Montbretia.
Zone: 6 to 9.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 18 to 24 inches tall, spread 18 inches.
Moderate growth, clump-forming plant from bulbs or corms.
Bright orange-yellow flowers stand tightly together in rows on wiry, gracefully arched stems in summer. The elegant stems make wonderful, long-lasting exotic-looking cut flowers and the shorter inter-bud length of this selection lends itself to better floral impact. It demonstrates good vigor, long flowering, and reliable hardiness to zone 5, characteristics that often elude Crocosmia. Crocosmia's broad, sword-like leaves are attractive even when the plants are not in bloom and, from a design standpoint, are effective for adding a tropical flair to the landscape.
Crocosmia performs in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, that does not become waterlogged. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Its fleshy roots (corms) should be planted in spring 2 to 4 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Crocosmia has a tendency to quickly grow and overcrowd itself, and may need dividing every 2 to 3 years. Alternatively, offsets of the original plant may be lifted and moved.
Plants are generally only winter hardy to 0 F. In zones 1 through 4 (and probably 5 and 6), corms should be lifted and stored indoors over the winter, much like gladiolus, cannas or dahlias (do not allow them to dry out completely). In zones 5 through 7, deep winter mulch will help to protect the roots.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flowers (frequently used in commercial floral arrangements), Mass planting. Attracts hummingbirds. |
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