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Products > Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'George Davidson'
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| Category: Bulb |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Parentage: (C. aurea x C. pottsii) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'George Davidson' (Yellow Montbretia) - The pleated strap-like leaves produced by this South African deciduous corm are held erect to 3 feet tall. Sprays of 3 inch wide yellow-orange flowers have a slightly darker exterior. The flowers rise above the foliage and open in mid summer - among the first of the Crocosmia to bloom. Plant in full sun along the coast and part shade inland. Once established, it does not need irrigation. Cold hardy to -10°F. [(C. crocosmiiflora x C. 'Gerbe d' Or') x C. 'Gerbe d' Or'] One of George Davidson's many hybrids. It received the award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1902. George Davidson was head gardener at Westwick Hal of Norfolk. He used Victor Lemoine's hybrids (see C. Sofatare) but bred his plants for hardiness and larger flowers. The larger flowering hybirds until this time were typically less hardy plants as they relied on the tender Crocosmia aurea for this trait.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Crocosmia 'George Davidson' .
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