Crocosmia Firestars 'Firestarter' is a montbretia with bright orange-yellow tubular flowers edged and centred with orange-red.
Description:
Crocosmia 'Firestarter' belongs to the Firestars series that will set your garden aflame with eye-catching, bicolour tubular blooms in sprays of brilliant orange-yellow accented with striking orange-red edges and central stripes on tall 30 inch stems. A prolific, compact montbretia that is easy to grow and will multiply annually. Flowers are long lasting when used in arrangements. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Montbretia - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to grasslands in Southern Africa.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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