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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - November 15th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New product at Crocus

Crocosmia 'Carmine Brilliant' (montbretia corms)

Crocosmia ‘Carmine Brilliant’ (montbretia corms) £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: August and October Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) Garden care: Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart. Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.