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Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon

Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Blos'

Also Known As

  • Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Bressingham Beacon'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon plant details

Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semievergreen bright green leaves and brilliant flame-red flowers with yellow throats on arching purple stems to 3' set the late summer garden ablaze.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon plant

How to Grow Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 36"-48"

Width: 6"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15"-20"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 9"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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