Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
montbretia
One of the earliest montbretias into bloom each year, 'George Davison' produces elegant, arching sprays of trumpet-shaped flowers, which seem to...
Large apricot-yellow flowers in August and September, with a hint of green at the nape, on this shorter front-of-the border crocosmia
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
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)
How to care for Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora George Davison:
Please note:
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
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