Crocosmia 'Hellfire'
montbretia
Tight clusters of large, bright crimson flowers are carried on slender, arching stems from mid-summer to autumn. ‘Hellfire’ is perfect for growing in swathes throughout the herbaceous border, especially in hot or tropical planting schemes; this RHS award-winning perennial works well as a cut flower too!
How to care for Crocosmia Hellfire:
Potted plants can be planted any time of year, avoiding water-saturated and frozen soil. Mix in some well-rotted compost with the excavated soil and firm around the plant and provide a thick layer of mulch (well-rotted compost) as winter protection for the roots. Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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