Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 30"
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton' plant details

Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Demure, lusciously colored apricot blossoms, with small dark red streaks in their throats and bright green calyxes line the branched flowering stems of the same color. Adorning upright, green Iris-like foliage, the long lasting blooms arrive late in summer and beckon another glance alongside Aster 'Blue Danube'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

I could look up Lady Hamilton to see who this evocative plant was named for but I think I already know. She wears her inheritance well - not flamboyant but a depth of assured beauty one obtains only by birth and generational endowment. Yet that barest suggestion of randy abandon...........