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Crocosmia masoniorum (Giant montbretia )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Crocosmia masoniorum

Other names: Giant montbretia


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Genus: Crocosmia

Species: C. masoniorum - C. masoniorum is a hardy upright perennial with narrow, sword-shaped foliage and sprays of brick red buds which open into orange-red flowers from summer to autumn.

Crocosmia masoniorum is: Deciduous

Flower: Red, Orange in Summer

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming

Plant with: Achillea 'Terracotta' (Yarrow 'Terracotta'), Alstroemeria 'Orange Glory' (Peruvian lily 'orange glory'), Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' (Bugloss 'Loddon Royalist'), Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert'), Aconitum 'Newry Blue' (Monkshood 'Newry Blue'), Aconitum napellus (Monkshood)

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Specific pests: Red spider mite (box and other)

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Crocosmia masoniorum (Giant montbretia ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Drying, Gravel, Prairie planting

Cultivation: Plant in 10cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or light shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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