Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (Montbretia 'Solfatare')

Botanical name

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'

Other names

Montbretia 'Solfatare', x crocosmiiflora 'Solfaterre' Crocosmia

Genus

Crocosmia Crocosmia

Variety or Cultivar

'Solfatare' _ 'Solfatare' is a perennial with an erect habit. Its narrow, sword-shaped green leaves are tinted with grey-bronze. In summer it bears sprays of yellow flowers.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Flower

Yellow in Summer

Foliage

Green, Grey, Brown in Spring; Grey, Bronze, Green in Summer; Grey, Green, Bronze in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Red spider mite (box and other)

Diseases

Generally pest-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (Montbretia 'Solfatare') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City

Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring. Mulch to protect from frosts.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' (Montbretia 'Solfatare')

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/