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Crocosmia 'Little Redhead'

Crocosmiax crocosmiiflora

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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora by Mr_Crocosmia
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crocosmia (kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)
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Species
x crocosmiiflora (kroh-koz-mee-eye-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Montbretia x crocosmiiflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Menlo Park, California

New Bern, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Seattle, Washington

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(Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

X Crocosmiiflora
This fabulous new, sterile, dwarf Crocosmia comes from the UK breeding program of David Tristam. This little gem ...Read More

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