Crocosmia aurea - Falling Stars Evergreen - 15 bulbs p/pack
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Crocosmia aurea will cast a warm glow upon your garden during the summer. Simple to cultivate and even easier to adore.
Family name: Iridaceae
Name derived from: Greek krokos meaning saffron and osme meaning smell
Common name: Falling Stars or Montbretia.
Sun Exposure: Full sun to semi-shade
Planting time: All year
Flowering time: Flowers from late summer.
Active growth time: Spring to late summer
Dormancy time: Winter
Lifting time: No need to lift
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Corm
Mature height: 1m
Planting depth: Cover the corm with 5cm of soil
Planting spacing: 30cm
Lowest temperature: 0°C
Watering frequency: Weekly. Water deeply during summer.
Position and soil: Happiest in deep shade and planted in heavy soil. Keep moist.
Further Care: Mulch with compost and feed with Hadeco Bulb food or similar during summer.