Crocosmia is the perfect plant to grow in any garden. These clump forming plants have iris-like leaves from which striking stems of corsage-like flowers erupt during mid to late summer.
Did you know..... The name Crocosmia is derived from the Greek word krokos (meaning saffron) and osme (meaning smell), which refers to the saffron like scent which is emitted when dried flowers are dipped into water.
Step by step guide to growing your own crocosmia
Prepare your site
Crocosmia like to be grown in well-drained soil, in a sunny position.
When to plant crocosmia
Crocosmia are grown from corms (small bulbs), which actually split and grow new plants when established. Dry corms are best planted in late spring.
How to plant crocosmia
Crocosmia corms are best planted 3 inches deep in late spring.
Routine care of crocosmia
If you are growing crocosmia in a cold area, it is advisable to cover the roots of the crocosmia plant with bark chippings, to protect them from winter frosts. Crocosmia can sometimes be invasive, so keep an eye on them. If you find that you have too many, simply split them in late spring.
 
Recommended varieties of crocosmia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer': This is a stunning crocosmia with bright red flowers.
Crocosmia 'Tangerine Queen' : A beautiful tangerine cololured crocosmia.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Golden Fleece' ' : A small but glorious crocosmia which bears pale lemon flowers for a brief period during August.
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Growing Crocosmia 
