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    Crocosmia 'Fire King'

    Also Known As

    • Fire King Montebretia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Crocosmia 'Fire King' plant details

    Crocosmia 'Fire King' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Fire King'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Fire King'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crocosmia ‘Fire King‘ is an heirloom variety bred by the Dutch growers E. H. Krelage and Sons in the early 1900s. It has large bright scarlet blooms with some orange shading. It will grow to about 16 inches tall. Popular with hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Splendid!, the two-tone (orange-maturing-red) tubular flowers of this gracefully arching 2' sword-leaved perennial are long-lived in vase or border; can spread in warmer climates. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Fire King' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Fire King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Crocosmia 'George Davison'

    aka Crocosmia 'George Davidson', Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'George Davison', Montbretia 'George Davison', George Davison Crocosmia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crocosmia 'George Davison' flower by Old House Gardens
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    Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587

    Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walrhead'

    aka Crocosmia 'Little Redhead', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Little Redhead', Little Redhead Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-20"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Crocosmia Little Redhead PP15587 flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Crocosmia 'Solfatare'

    aka Crocosmia 'Solfaterre', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare', Solfaterre Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Solfatare' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Crocosmia 'Star of the East'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"-40"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia 'Star of the East' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Crocosmia Walberton Yellow

    Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walcroy'

    aka Crocosmia 'Walberton Yellow', Montebretia 'Walberton Yellow', Walberton Yellow Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocosmia Walberton Yellow flower by Karl Gercens III
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