RHS Crocosmia 'Malahide Castle'
Crocosmia 'Malahide'
A clump-forming, cormous perennial to around 80cm tall with upright, lance-shaped leaves. From late summer to autumn, arching stems bear funnel-shaped, outward-facing orange flowers with dusky red central striping on each petal
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plant 8-10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained and preferably sandy soil in full sun or partial shade; in colder areas plant somewhere with shelter from cold drying winds, such as near a wall, and protect in winter with a thick, dry, organic mulch. If clumps become congested, divide them in early spring. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagate by division in early spring, just before growth starts
No pruning required, except removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free