Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
montbretia
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
- Bulb size: 6+
One of the earliest montbretias into bloom each year, 'George Davison' produces elegant, arching stems of large, orange-flushed, pale yellow flowers, which seem to hover above attractive clumps of slender, upright foliage from mid- to late summer. Perfect for brightening up sunny gardens and adding a vibrant, tropical feel to displays in pots or borders, it can be used to create dynamic, colorful, and textured displays if paired with ornamental grasses and other late-flowering perennials.
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. Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (xxxxx deep and 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 colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten