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Crocosmia 'Citronella'

Crocosmia 'Citronella'

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MonbretiaPerennialFamily: Iridaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Crocosmias form dense clumps of upright sword-shaped foliage, from which sprays of bright orange or red flowers, carried in branched spikes, appear in late summer.

Crocosmia 'Citronella' has upright, fresh green leaves and small, soft yellow luminous flowers. It's ideal for the growing in swathes through the herbaceous border and the flowers are excellent for cutting.

Grow Crocosmia 'Citronella' in well-drained soil in full sun. In colder regions choose a sheltered site and mulch the corms in autumn to protect them over winter. Divide congested clumps in spring.

Explore other yellow varieties of Crocosmias:

Crocosmia 'Paul's Best Yellow' - bears upright swords of large, rich yellow, freesia-like flowers from late-summer to autumn.
Crocosmia 'Comet' - bears impressive deep-orange flowers with dusky-red blushes towards the centre.

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Crocosmia ‘Citronella’ and wildlife

Crocosmia ‘Citronella’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Crocosmia ‘Citronella’ poisonous?

Crocosmia ‘Citronella’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People