Overview
Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Crocosmia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' 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 'Raspberry Spray' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Crocosmia genus, known for its upright, sword-like foliage and branched flower spikes. This deciduous bulbous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to sheltered sites with south, east, or west-facing aspects. It is ideal for flower borders, beds, and informal gardens, offering interest in spring.
About the genus
Crocosmia, also known as montbretia, is a small genus of flowering plants in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to the grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, ranging from South Africa to Sudan. One species is endemic to Madagascar.
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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 'Raspberry Spray' 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 'Raspberry Spray'
- 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 'Raspberry Spray'?
Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' need?
Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' 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 'Raspberry Spray' hardy in the UK?
Crocosmia 'Raspberry Spray' 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 'Raspberry Spray'?
Division, Seed.
More in the Crocosmia genus
- Crocosmia masonorumMontbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'montbretia 'Emily McKenzie'
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Firebird'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Golden Glory'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty'montbretia 'His Majesty'