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    • Photo of Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    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...........

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Lady Hamilton'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Crocosmia 'George Davison'

    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
    Photo of Crocosmia 'George Davison' flower by Old House Gardens
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    Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587

    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
    Photo of Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587 flower by Secret Garden Growers
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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
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Solfatare' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Crocosmia 'Star of the East'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"-40"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Star of the East' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Crocosmia Walberton Yellow

    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
    Photo of Crocosmia Walberton Yellow flower by Karl Gercens III
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