Crocosmia Bright Eyes ('WALBREYES' PP17165) (25) plants
Common Name: Montbretia.
Zone: 6 to 9.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 18 to 24 inches tall, spread 12 to 18 inches.
Moderate growth, clump-forming plant from bulbs or corms.
Brilliant orange flowered Crocosmia with a large, scarlet red eye. 8 to 12 buds set the stems ablaze in mid through late summer atop the clump of dark green, sword-like leaves. Since the interbud length is shorter than other varieties, this plant has better floral impact. It is free-flowering with upright or front facing blooms. Bright Eyes does not tend to overcrowd themselves like other Crocosmia varieties and blooms better throughout the season.
Crocosmia performs in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, that does not become waterlogged. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Its fleshy roots (corms) should be planted in spring 2 to 4 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Crocosmia has a tendency to quickly grow and overcrowd itself, and may need dividing every 2 to 3 years. Alternatively, offsets of the original plant may be lifted and moved.
Plants are generally only winter hardy to 0 F. In zones 1 through 4 (and probably 5 and 6), corms should be lifted and stored indoors over the winter, much like gladiolus, cannas or dahlias (do not allow them to dry out completely). In zones 5 through 7, deep winter mulch will help to protect the roots.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flowers (frequently used in commercial floral arrangements), Mass planting. Attracts hummingbirds. |
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