Overview
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Crocosmia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cut flowers, cottage and informal garden, architectural, coastal and wall side borders.
About
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Crocosmia genus, known for its upright, sword-like foliage and branched flower spikes with vibrant, funnel-shaped blooms in summer. This deciduous bulbous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained, moist soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy in the UK (H5), it suits sheltered positions with south, east, or west-facing aspects. Ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers, it requires division or seed for propagation and is best grown in spring for seasonal interest.
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
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers, Cottage and informal garden, Architectural, Coastal, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn'
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn'?
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' need?
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' 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 masoniorum 'African Dawn' hardy in the UK?
Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Crocosmia masoniorum 'African Dawn'?
Division, Seed.
More in the Crocosmia genus
- Crocosmia aurea subsp. aurea
- Crocosmia 'Fireworks'
- Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray'
- Crocosmia 'Rose Seedling'
- Crocosmia aff. paniculata
- Crocosmia matthewsianaMontbretia