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Crocosmia Mars - Montbretia

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora Mars
Montbretia

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A beautiful variety with delightful red flowers.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Mars' is a beautiful perennial with dazzling red flowers. This variety is a miniature 'Lucifer'.

 

Crocosmias, or montbretias, are cormous perennial plants native to South Africa. The upright foliage resembles that of irises and the flowers resemble miniature gladioli.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to August
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Crocosmia

Species

crocosmiiflora

Cultivar

Mars

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Montbretia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference69471

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Planting and care

Plant the corms in well-drained soil that is gravelly or sandy, rich or poor, moist or dry. The soil should not retain stagnant moisture in winter.

Plant at a depth of 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in).

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Sandy.

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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