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    Buy Crocosmia 'Firebird'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    30 at Gossler Farms

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    Crocosmia 'Firebird' plant details

    Crocosmia 'Firebird' 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 and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Firebird'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Firebird'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rich orange flowering bulb for the late summer garden is indispensable. Our clump is growing under the edge of Cornus kousa 'Gold Cup' and consistently gives a great show.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Crocosmia 'Firebird' plant

    How to Grow Crocosmia 'Firebird'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-20"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
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    aka Crocosmia 'Solfaterre', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare', Solfaterre Montbretia

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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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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