- Botanical name: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Star Of The East'
- Common name: Monbretia
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Crocosmias form dense clumps of upright sword-shaped foliage, from which sprays of brightly coloured flowers, carried in branched spikes, appear in late summer.
Croscosmia ‘Star of the East’ bears upright swords of orange flowers with pale yellow centres, from late-summer to autumn. It’s ideal for growing in swathes through the herbaceous border, particularly in hot or tropical planting schemes, and the flowers are excellent for cutting.
Grow Croscosmia ‘Star of the East’ 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.
How to grow Crocosmia 'Star of the East'
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Plant size
100cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Divide in January |
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Do Divide in March |
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Do Divide in April |
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Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Crocosmia 'Star of the East' and wildlife
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Crocosmia 'Star of the East' poisonous?
Crocosmia 'Star Of The East' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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