Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Red King'
montbretia
‘Red King’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial with upright, lance-shaped mid-green leaves. From midsummer to mid-autumn, dark, arching, branched stems...
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Plant description
‘Red King’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial with upright, lance-shaped mid-green leaves. From midsummer to mid-autumn, dark, arching, branched stems bear funnel-shaped, red flowers with yellow-orange centres. Suitable for smaller gardens, Crocosmia is so named because the dried leaves smell of saffron when rubbed, and after the Greek words, krokos for saffron and osme for small.
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 Red King:
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 (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
