Crocosmia 'Columbus' - P9

Description
The Montbretia 'Columbus' (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) produces attractive, golden yellow flowers from July to September. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crocosmia x curtonus, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Queen Mary II'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Montbretia 'Columbus' are dark green, linear.

Spread
South Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Montbretia 'Columbus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Tasks
- Wintering: October.

Care
- Dug up tubers and bulbs of non-hardy perennials can be overwintered in a dry, dark and above all frost-free place. - These perennials should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
The golden-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden