Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Babylon'
montbretia bulbs
On arching, branched stems that rise above the foliage, the large, yellow-throated, orange-red flowers of Crocosmia 'Babylon' are freely produced for several months from midsummer. A vigorous perennial, it will quickly spread to form naturalised clumps.
Garden care: Resist cutting back the faded foliage until spring, and in the autumn cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Garden care: Resist cutting back the faded foliage until spring, and in the autumn cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
How to care for Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora Babylon:
Resist cutting back the faded foliage until spring, and in the autumn cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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