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Montbretia Crocosmia x 'Diablito™'
Montbretia Crocosmia Diablito
 
Funnel-shaped fiery-red flowers bloom above sword-like green foliage, a more compact growing habit than 'Lucifer'. Blooms mid-summer to early fall. Pair with Tickseed, Yarrow or Coneflower. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Vivid red flowers
Compact habit
Attractive sword-shaped leaves

Tender perennial in northern climates. Crocosmia form corms similar to gladiolus. They should be planted 3 per gallon, 2" below the soil. Grow in full sun. Where hardy, they produce large clumps of narrow, sword-like foliage with long, arching flowering stems. Spectacular when in bloom. Protect with additional mulch in northern climates. Blooms mid to late summer. Spectacular color when in bloom. Protect with additional mulch in northern climates. Pair with Tickseed, Yarrow or Coneflower.

Uses: cuttings, containers
Sun tolerant, Morning sun/afternoon shade
Prefers average soil
Height: 24" - 30" tall
Growability: easy

 

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