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Also Known As

  • Crocosmia 'George Davidson'
  • Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'George Davison'
  • Montbretia 'George Davison'
  • George Davison Crocosmia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Crocosmia 'George Davison' plant details

Crocosmia 'George Davison' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'George Davison'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'George Davison'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Burnt orange buds open to golden yellow stars on 18-24” stems above perennial clumps 2.5’ wide of upright, narrow, pointed leaves middle to late summer (one of the first Crocs to bloom). Irresistible to hummers; deer and rabbit resistant. Decent soil, regular moisture (but drought tolerant when established); sun to part shade. Great cut flowers, long lasting.
Bright yellow flowers on 2-3' stems make a cheerful late-summer show in border or vase; will spread to form a clump. S/M-D/GDr
‘George Davison’ has beautiful displays of sunny yellow, star-shaped flowers that open from rich orange buds in mid to late summer. The flowers rise above sword-shaped leaves. Attractive to pollinators. Beautiful cut flowers.
Zn 5. Upright with yellow-orange flowers.
George Davidson' has bright orangish-yellow, tubular flowers on tall, arched spikes (up to 32"). Dark green linear, lance-shaped leaves. Clumping. Popular with hummingbirds.
Named for the British-born scientist George Davidson His first hybrid called 'George Davison' won RHS Award of Merit 1902 and was of Lemoine parentage. this is an outstanding yellow crocosmia and a good companion for lucifer. ZONE 6
This landmark yellow was introduced by head-gardener George Davison, the first Englishman to breed crocosmias. With loads of star-like, honey-gold flowers on heavily branched stems, it's "highly recommended" by David Fenwick, former holder of the British National Collection
An old cultivar from England with mid yellow flowers in August.

Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'George Davison' plant

How to Grow Crocosmia 'George Davison'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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