Orange Pekoe Montbretia
Crocosmia 'Pek Or'
SKU
42724
Vibrant red-orange buds open to bold tricolor blooms with an array of red, orange, and yellow petals. The spectacular flowers appear on long stems above an upright clump of narrow, sword-like, green foliage, adding dramatic color and texture to the landscape. Especially striking when planted en masse. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kroh-KOZ-mee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | If flower spikes are left on plant after blooms fade, the seed pods that develop will attract birds in the fall. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately fast growing; reaches 24 to 26 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | South Africa |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea); Yarrow (Achillea); Cranesbill (Geranium); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; protect roots with a thick layer of mulch. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drier soils. Remove bloom stalks after flowers fade. Remove old foliage before new growth appears in early spring. Divide every 3 to 4 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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