Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange'
montbretia bulbs
Enjoy the heat of summer with a look of molten lava! ‘Prince of Orange’ will have your borders and pots ablaze with its vivid orange flowers and prominent yellow stamens, which emerge from a yellow throat with a ring of red dots. A low maintenance perennial, the sword-like foliage adds interest by turning from green in summer to a burnt coppery-orange in the autumn. This Crocosmia is a confident late summer performer for those seeking hot colour well into September and beyond.
How to care for Crocosmia Prince of Orange:
Plant corms in spring, 8-10?cm (3-4?in) deep and 10-15?cm (4-6?in) apart, in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil. Water well after planting and keep the soil moist as the corms establish. Allow the foliage to die back naturally in autumn; this stores energy for next year’s growth.
Protect the crowns over winter with a layer of bracken, bark chips, or horticultural mulch to prevent frost damage. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps in spring before new growth starts. Remove dead foliage in late winter if necessary and apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy shoots and abundant summer flowers.
Montbretia performs best when left undisturbed for a few seasons, so avoid frequent lifting unless overcrowded.
Protect the crowns over winter with a layer of bracken, bark chips, or horticultural mulch to prevent frost damage. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps in spring before new growth starts. Remove dead foliage in late winter if necessary and apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy shoots and abundant summer flowers.
Montbretia performs best when left undisturbed for a few seasons, so avoid frequent lifting unless overcrowded.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
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 bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
5 × corms
£6.99
£1.40 each
available to order from winter
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15 × corms
£18.00
£1.20 each
available to order from winter
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