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Herbaceous Perennial

Crocosmia 'Peach Spray'

montbretia 'Peach Spray'

A clump-forming, cormous perennial with long, strap-shaped green leaves. Produces long, arching spikes of up to 20 soft orange-red flowers from summer to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Orange Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Crocosmia are deciduous cormous perennials with erect, sword-shaped leaves and branched spikes of showy, funnel-shaped flowers in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant 8 to 10cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Mulch well in areas prone to frost. Lift and divide congested clumps to maintain vigour. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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