Easy, late summer flowering bulbs for the edge
of a bed in sun or part shade. Please click on the thumbnail to see the full sized
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Crocosmia are posted from Feb-April when they
are dormant or as flowering pots from the nursery.
Crocosmia
Babylon Large flowers of clear oragnge-red. The paler centre is ringed by a
series of brown marks. Vigorous and free flowering.
Height: 30"
Flowers: Aug-Sept
Crocosmia
Zambezii A beautiful new variety producing large salmon-orange flowers
with a deeper central mark.
Height: 30"
FLowers: Aug-Sept
Crocosmia
Canary Bird We found a stock of this lovely deep golden Crocosmia in a local
garden. Although we know no more of its history than its name, it is a
very fine plant.
Height: 24"
Flowers: Aug-Sept
Crocosmia
Lady Wilson
Crocosmia Carmin Brilliant Masses of medium-sized, brilliant red flowers on dark stems. Very
dramatic at Rosemoor with red lobelias.
Height: 24"
Flowers: Aug
Crocosmia Lucifer The brilliant flame-red flowers make this a 'must' in the summer
flower border. The earliest of the hybrids so far. Superb cut flower. AGM
Height: 36"
Flowers: June-Aug
Crocosmia
Constance A showy new hybrid producing an endless succession of large, deep
orange-red flowers. Vigorous.
Height: 30"
Flowers: Aug-Oct
Crocosmia
Saracen An exciting new plant with dusky-red flowers and intensely bronzed
leaves. Dramatic.
Height:30"
Flowers: July/Aug
Crocosmia
Emily McKenzie One of the finest hybrids. Large, deep orange flowers with a mahogany
throat. Excellent for cutting.
Height:24"
Flowers: Aug-Sept
Crocosmia Star of the East One of the most spectacular, producing a succession of huge
(3-4") clear orange flowers, somewhat paler in the centre. Flowers
for almost 3 months.
Height: 3'
Flowers: Aug-Oct
Crocosmia Emberglow A superb early-flowering variety. The bright orange-red flowers
contract well with the deep purple stems.
Height: 24"
Flowers: July-Aug
Crocosmia Citronella Clear lemon yellow flowers and pale green leaves.
