Crocosmia paniculata
Aunt Eliza
A cormous perennial producing strongly-pleated, olive green leaves to 1m long. In late summer it produces downward curved, orange flowers to 6cm long that are borne alternately on branched, zigzagged stems
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade. Mulch first winter. In colder areas prone to periods of prolonged frost protect with dry mulch such as bark. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts, plant corms 8-10cm deep
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back faded foliage in autumn or spring
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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