Crocosmia aff. paniculata — Clump forming, Columnar upright

Overview

Crocosmia aff. paniculata is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Crocosmia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocosmia aff. paniculata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and prairie planting.

About

Crocosmia aff. paniculata is a cultivar of Crocosmia, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family known for their upright, sword-like foliage and branched flower spikes with vibrant, funnel-shaped blooms in summer. This clump-forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial grows from bulbs and has deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and prairie planting, it is best cultivated in well-drained soil with sun exposure and can be propagated by division or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Crocosmia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Crocosmia aff. paniculata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Crocosmia aff. paniculata

Propagation: Propagate by division in early spring when clumps become congested or Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Crocosmia aff. paniculata?

Crocosmia aff. paniculata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Crocosmia aff. paniculata need?

Crocosmia aff. paniculata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Crocosmia aff. paniculata hardy in the UK?

Crocosmia aff. paniculata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Crocosmia aff. paniculata?

Propagate by division in early spring when clumps become congested or Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.

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