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Crocosmia 'His Majesty'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-12

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Crocosmia 'His Majesty' plant details

Crocosmia 'His Majesty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'His Majesty'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, showy bracts

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'His Majesty'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aptly named, a Crocosmia of truly majestic proportions and grandeur of flower. Arguably the finest large-flowered cultivar in the world, this indeed has the largest flowers among the 150 or so varieties we grow, Wide open rich orange yellow faces with dark red-orange backs on 40" stems. It rules.

Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'His Majesty' plant

How to Grow Crocosmia 'His Majesty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Crocosmia 'George Davidson', Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'George Davison', Montbretia 'George Davison', George Davison Crocosmia

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 36"-48"

Width: 6"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walrhead'

aka Crocosmia 'Little Redhead', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Little Redhead', Little Redhead Montbretia

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-20"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Crocosmia 'Solfaterre', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare', Solfaterre Montbretia

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 9"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 36"-40"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walcroy'

aka Crocosmia 'Walberton Yellow', Montebretia 'Walberton Yellow', Walberton Yellow Montbretia

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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