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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Star Of The East'
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MonbretiaPerennialFamily: Iridaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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.
Explore other varieties of Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora:
- Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie' - a compact crocosmia. Its wide, bright orange flowers have an attractive mahogany throat.
- Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'George Davison' - bears upright swords of golden yellow, freesia-like flowers from late-summer to autumn.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyesyesyes
Crocosmia ‘Star of the east’ and wildlife
Crocosmia ‘Star of the east’ 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 ‘Star of the east’ poisonous?
Crocosmia ‘Star of the east’ 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
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