Crocosmia Bright Eyes PP17165

Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walbreyes'

Also Known As

Crocosmia 'Bright Eyes'
Bright Eyes Crocosmia
Bright Eyes Montbretia
Walbreyes Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Crocosmia Bright Eyes PP17165 plant details

Crocosmia Bright Eyes PP17165 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia Bright Eyes PP17165

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia Bright Eyes PP17165

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great cut flower and showy!! in border or container, this non-aggressive, clump-former produces its BRIGHT orange-red-eyed flowers on 8-18" stems mid-to-late summer. S/M/GDr PPAF

By: Forestfarm

This is a DWARF variety that is especially floriferous... 20” stems are topped with fiery orange blooms with crimson red centers July > September; flowers are more flat an open than the more tubular ones of the species. The deer and rabbits ignore it, but this baby draws a crowd of hummers! Full sun, decent soil drainage, some summerwater. Great cut flower and brilliant late season color!

By: Secret Garden Growers

This cute little crocosmia is perfect for small gardens or the front of the border. Orange flowers with red eyes mid to late summer on 18-20 inch stems. Dark green linear, lance-shaped leaves. Clumping. Popular with hummingbirds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From breeder David Tristam, a lovely selection with brilliant orange flowers with scarlet red eyes in spray-like clusters that sparkle in mid summer into fall just when other plants are packing it in. A new cultivar, with green sword-like leaves to 20" tall and major floriferousness. (Yes, that is an actual word). Likes fertile soil in sun to part shade. Good drainage, of course. Clusters can be divided for more. Winter deciduous. Hardy to 0F. USDA zone 7.