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Crocosmia 'Hellfire'
montbretia
Tight clusters of large, bright crimson flowers are carried on slender, arching stems from mid-summer to autumn. ‘Hellfire’...
9cm pot
£7.49
£9.99
available to order from late spring
2 litre pot
£14.24
£18.99
available to order from late spring
3 × 9cm pots
£20.25
£27.00
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
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!
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 Hellfire:
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.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
