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Crocosmia masoniorum |
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| Common name |
giant montbretia |
| Family |
iridaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z6-9) |
| Flowers |
orange-red (spring-early summer) |
| Size |
28" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil; not too dry |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Species with wide pleated leaves and orange-red flowers held on nodding stems. It has contributed to some of the popularly grown crocosmia hybrids, but is reportedly lovely in its unaltered form. Native to the eastern Cape of South Africa, where it is rare in the wild. Needs regular moisture through its pre-bloom and blooming stage.
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We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it
hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet.
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- Seed from NARGS '23/'24 exchange. Baggy 70F (94%G, 12-12d)
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December 30, 2024
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