Crocosmia 'Carmin Brilliant'

Also Known As

Crocosmia 'Carmine Brilliant'
Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"
W: 24"

planting zones

7b-9b

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Crocosmia 'Carmin Brilliant' plant details

Crocosmia 'Carmin Brilliant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Carmin Brilliant'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Carmin Brilliant'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The flowers of this dazzler are orange-red on the outside and brilliant carmine (bluer-red) on the insides... varying and changing colors of red; this 24 incher will bloom and bloom during late summer. S/M-D (can spread)

By: Forestfarm

Dainty sprays of carmine colored flowers are a pleasing counterpoint to upright green foliage and bronzy green stems. A red-streaked yellow throat centers the open, pale tomato red face, while the outside of the petal is flushed with a richer red. The real jewel of ‘Carmine Brilliant’s crown, however, may be the stunning flower buds, which have a mustard colored band, a deep brick red tip and crimson-purple calyxes. Blooms August–September.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Need a red alternative to 'Lucifer'? Well try this Award of Garden Merit winner on for size. This is more restrained than Lucifer yet quite vigorous and densely clumping. This has more flared open flowers on shorter stems that are not quite as red but darn pleasing.