Aunt Eliza Crocosmia paniculata

Aunt Eliza

ABOUT

C. paniculata is a cormous perennial producing strongly-pleated, olive green leaves to 1m long. In late summer it produces downward curved, orange flowers to 6cm long that are borne alternately on branched, zigzagged stems

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Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Iridaceae

    • Synonyms

      Aunt Eliza

    • Common names

      Curtonus paniculatus, Antholyza coccinea

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1-1.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back faded foliage in autumn or spring

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts, plant corms 8-10cm deep

  • insectPests

    Prone to glasshouse red spider mite especially if grown on soil prone to drying out in summer

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free