Description
Crocosmia is a corm-forming plant brought to Europe from Africa. It looks rather like a gladiolus. Its stem is long and stiff. The flowers grow along the stem and look as if they have not yet fully opened. It grows up to 90 cm tall. The flowers are orange or brownish. Many gardeners throughout Europe value crocosmia for its charm and beauty, and because it is not very difficult to grow.
Requirements
It needs light, loose soil and as sunny a position as possible.
Propagation
Crocosmia is propagated by corms, which the plant produces in sufficient numbers each year. Another method is to sow the seeds in containers and then plant them out in their final position.
Care
Water the plants regularly, especially during droughts.
In our climate crocosmia does not overwinter in the ground; only small-flowered varieties can overwinter outdoors, and only in the warmer regions of the country, covered with conifer branches or dry leaves.