Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Coleton Fishacre'

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

This species is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife and Countryside Act as an invasive, non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold in the UK, or from being grown in gardens, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners to find alternative plants to grow to those listed on Schedule 9. For suggested alternative plants see the Plantlife/RHS guide: Gardening without harmful invasive plants

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring as growth begins. Plant 8 to 10cm deep

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Coastal
• Cottage and informal garden
• Cut flowers
• Flower borders and beds
• Banks and slopes
• Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut back the faded foliage in autumn or spring

Pests

Can be prone to glasshouse red spider mite especially if grown if grow on soils prone to drying out

Diseases

Generally disease free