Crocosmia 'Twilight Fairy Crimson'

Also Known As

'Twilight Fairy Crimson' Montbretia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Crocosmia 'Twilight Fairy Crimson' plant details

Crocosmia 'Twilight Fairy Crimson' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Twilight Fairy Crimson'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Twilight Fairy Crimson'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smaller garden? Bloominator for a pot? This compact Crocosmia sacrifices no color for its more manageable size! Irresistible to hummers and pollinator friendly, this little perennial gem shows off mini sword leaves with purpled bronzing in clumps 14” tall and wide. Flowers on branched spikes come June to August in glowing crimson red with tiny yellow anthers curling from the centers. Full sun, decent soil drainage, average moisture to dryish; deer resistant, great cut flower. Get your glow on!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Twilight Fairy Crimson' has bronze foliage and short, multibranched flower spikes covered in crimson red flowers. The compact size, showy foliage and flowers make this a natural for mixed containers, smaller gardens or at the front of the border in a large garden. Forms multiple crowns quickly for container gardening. The foliage is like Crocosmia 'Solfatare', except shorter and the flowers are red rather than apricot yellow. Attracts hummingbirds. Excellent for cutting. Full to part sun in average to moist well-drained soil. Clumping.