Crocosmia “Red King”
Species: | Crocosmia sp. |
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Variety: | “Red King” |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Botanical characteristics: It is a perennial herb with linear-lanceolate leaves. It has funnel-shaped flowers grouped in spikes that bloom in late summer. In this cultivar they are large, red with yellow-orange centre.
Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It prefers to be in fertile and well-drained soils, in a sunny position. It doesn’t tolerate frost: cover and protect the ground in early winter and during periods of prolonged frost.
Use: It is used in borders, flowerbeds, combined with other perennial herbs. The flower can be cut.
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