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The Crocosmia Collection, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', is a collection that contains 24 bulbs, 8 each of 'Lucifer', 'Emily McKenzie' and 'George Davidson'. A Greek name meaning Saffron scented, attributed to fragrance given off when dried flowers are put in water. Brilliantly colored flowers with deep green leaves. Ideal for cut flowers. Plant in a sunny spot. Grow them in large groupings for a beautiful, eye-catching statement in your garden. Crocosmia love rich, well-drained soil and once established in the garden, they will multiply rapidly. Hardy in zones 5-8; elsewhere mulch heavily for winter.

The Crocosmia, 'Crocosmia masonorum', produces 12-30 brilliant orange-red florets per stem and they multiply rapidly. The gracefully arching stems add a festive brightness to the mid to late summer garden when many other flowering plants have finished their show. This Crocosmia has sword-like foliage. They are great for borders and cut flowers. Place them in full sun for best results.

The Crocosmia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful red flowers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage.

The Crocosmia Emily McKenzie, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora emily mckenzie', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful orange flowers with red centers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.

The Crocosmia George Davidson, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora george davidson', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.