Crocosmia (also known by its common name, montbretia) is a genus of flowering perennials that come in many varieties and hybrids, attract hummingbirds, and add vibrant splashes of red, yellow, orange, ...

South Africa is a long way away, but you don’t have to spend days on a plane to enjoy one of its finest flowers. Just plant some crocosmia in your own garden. An heirloom Southern passalong often seen ...

If, like me, you simply adore the large swathes of flame budded crocosmia, there is a job looming large which you should know about, and set about starting if you want your crocosmia to thrill next ...

IT ISN’T SURPRISING that so many Crocosmia have diabolical names. These hardy iris relatives from South Africa are devilishly attractive perennials, featuring spiky leaves and brilliantly colored ...

Crocosmia produces fiery-colored flowers in summer and makes a perfect addition to bring drama to any bed or border. They are popular, easy to grow, and flower reliably. Or at least they should, but ...

It won't be long before your local garden center starts stocking the shelves with spring bulbs. That doesn't mean there aren't bulbs that flourish in the fall season, and one of the most popular ...

GARDENS BEGIN to flag this time of year, and by the dog days of summer most are looking past their prime. But not if you’ve planted plenty of spiky, bright-flowered crocosmia to perk up the scene.

When August rolls around, does your garden start to look like “Cinderella after the ball?” This time of year, many gardens are starting to need something to perk them up since most summer flowers have ...

SEATTLE — It isn't surprising that so many Crocosmia have diabolical names. These hardy iris relatives from South Africa are devilishly attractive perennials featuring spikey leaves and brilliantly ...

Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris this week assigned me the very distinctive Crocosmia for my flower of the week segment. But before I start discussing that particular plant, I want to mention something ...

THE August garden tends to look tired and shabby, like Cinderella after the ball. But one exotic plant that lifts things is the crocosmia, with its fresh swathe of pleated green leaves topped with ...

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