Crocosmia BRIGHT EYES ('WALBREYES' PP17165)

Common Name: Montbretia

From breeder David Tristram, who also brought us C. 'Walberton Yellow', comes this incredibly brilliant orange flowered Crocosmia with a large, scarlet red eye. 8-12 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.

Unlike some varieties of Crocosmia which tend to overcrowd themselves in the landscape, Bright Eyes will not do so and it will continue to bloom throughout the season.

Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Asian Patio Container Eclectic Modern

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Plant Crocosmia in full sun and well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged. Its fleshy roots (corms) should be planted 2-4" deep and 6-8" apart.

Crocosmia will quickly grow and overcrowd itself, and offsets of the original plant may be lifted and moved. In zones 1-5, corms should be lifted and stored indoors over the winter, much like cannas or dahlias. In zones 6-7, a deep winter mulch will help to protect the roots and increase the plant's chances of survival. No special treatment is necessary in zones 8-9.

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