Crocosmia 'Star of the East'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"-40"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Crocosmia 'Star of the East' plant details

Crocosmia 'Star of the East' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot and yellow 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 'Star of the East'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Star of the East'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocosmia ‘Star of the East' is an award-winning, classic and one of the best bred Montbretias. Emerging in mid to late summer on tall flower wands are deep orange flower buds opening up to large, 4 inch wide soft orange blossoms revealing creamy yellow throats with burgundy freckles. Green foliage provides vertical appeal with its narrow, strappy foliage. Growth habit is 40 to 48 inches tall. Highly floriferous, low maintenance and hardy. Requires well-drained soil. Great in borders, containers, mass planting, and for cut flowers. Popular with hummingbirds and and other pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Interesting golden yellow flowers 2” across. The flat flowers have a distinctive white center. A very pretty bulb for August-September.

By: Gossler Farms

With blooms larger than most other Crocosmias, 'Star of the East' evokes images of an illuminated sky and boasts slightly nodding, 3-_ in. flowers, which are indeed star-shaped and brilliant. Well above green swordlike foliage, amidst burnt orange buds and clay-colored calyxes, each choice flat-faced bloom shines brightly with dusky orange on the outside, soft orange inside, and a cream-colored center.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This exceptionally large flowered selection is going to be a star in any sunny garden where it's unrivaled flower size leaves most other Crocosmias wishing they hadn't been mired in ethical dilemmas and just gone ahead and done the testosterone injections.