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Buy Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires'

Also Known As

Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fire'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

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Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires' plant details

Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze and green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, late-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires' is a spectacular montbretia offering brilliant orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow stamens on stems 2-3 feet high. The green sword-like foliage has a flush of bronze offering a vertical, spiky texture with interesting foliage colours. The flowers bloom in mid to late summer providing a fiery lift to the garden. Requires well-drained soil. Great in borders, containers, mass plantings, and for cut flowers. Popular with hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant.