Crocosmia 'Lorraine'

Crocosmiamasoniorum

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocosmia (kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)
Species
masoniorum (may-son-ee-OR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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(Zone 8b) | March 2008 | positive

Masoniorum seedling. Large sprays of open upward facing reflexed Orange flowers with Yellow centres.
Named after Lorraine Dingwall...Read More

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