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Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
montbretia
One of the earliest montbretias into bloom each year, this cultivar produces arched branching stems of large, pale...
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
Garden care: Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart. 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.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- May
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- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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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:
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