Crocosmia 'Buttercup' lights up borders in late summer with sprays of golden-yellow flowers on long slender stems among swordlike leaves. A smaller variety with clusters of pretty clear butter-yellow flowers. Of South African origin. Crocosmia originate in South Africa and are some of the best perennials for the summer-autumn border. They prefer full sun or part shade, and thrive in moisture retentive soil. Crocosmia 'Buttercup' Overview. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Buttercup' is a vigorous and free-flowering perennial cultivar with linear foliage. In late summer, it produces upright stems that carry sprays of arching and long-lasting, rich yellow flowers. Crocosmia Buttercup. Large flowered yellow. Description Additional information Description. Crocosmia (Montbretia) Family: Iridaceae. These bulbous perennials are.
Add a fiery burst of color to your garden by planting crocosmia. This summer-blooming bulb produces arching sprays of flowers that are often a bright orangey-red, but can also be yellow. Crocosmia begins blooming in May or June and can be cut and used in bouquets.
Plant yours in sun or part shade, and choose improved cultivars to have the best show. Crocosmia has few diseases or pests, and is usually drought tolerant once established.
The plants will sometimes flop over as they grow, so you may need to provide some support. Crocosmia is a vigorous grower, so you'll want to lift and divide the bulbs every one or two years in the spring. Then you can spread the 'fire' by passing the extra plants along to your friends.
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A smaller variety with clusters of pretty clear butter-yellow flowers.
Of South African origin. Crocosmia originate in South Africa and are some of the best perennials for the summer-autumn border. They prefer full sun or part shade, and thrive in moisture retentive soil. Plant the corms at least 4 inches (10cm) deep and split the clump every 3-4 years to ensure a good supply of flowers. For full growing tips click on 'Cultivation Guides' on the menu on the left.
GUIDE TO CROCOSMIA POT SIZES
Our Crocosmia are supplied in 9cm pots which contain 1 to 3 corms, dependant on the variety. Each corm should produce 3 or more growing shoots in a season, and each shoot will then go on to form a new corm the following season.
A single 9cm pot should form a good sized clump in 2-3 years. For a more 'instant' clump we suggest that you plant three 9cm pots of the same variety close to each other.
In the spring and summer Crocosmia are sent with them leaves trimmed. In the autumn and winter we usually trim the old leaves and flower stems back to 2' (5cm) before posting. Plants in pots should be protected from frost until they are planted.
All orders are sent with cultivation tips.
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WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR CROCOSMIA!