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Products > Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'
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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Apricot |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Solfaterre', Hort.] |
| Parentage: (C. aurea x C. pottsii) |
| Height: 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 'Solfatare' (Montbretia) - A distinct variety, because of its bronze foliage and apricot colored flowers. The strap-like leaves produced by from this bulb-like corm are held erect to 18 inches tall. The blooms slightly rise above the foliage and open in late summer. Plant in full sun along the coast and part shade inland. Once established, it requires little to no irrigation. Cold hardy to 0 -10°F. This interspecific hybrid of two South African species, Crocosmia aurea and C. pottsii was introduced by Victor Lemoin in 1886. We feel that this unusual and attractive plant is not appropriate for our mediterranean climate and have stopped growing this plant .
The information displayed on this page about Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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