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Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink'

Also Known As

  • Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Peach'
  • Culzean Pink Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink' plant details

Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot and pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A quite scarce and distinct cultivar derived from Crocosmia pottsii. We just dread getting plants from Wales as God(s) alone knows how to pronounce the names. Culzean is actually pronounced Killane. We are simply enamored with the tubular soft tomato-colored flowers.

Gardening facts about Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink' plant

How to Grow Crocosmia pottsii 'Culzean Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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