Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' Flower Bulbs

Add sizzling tropical flare to your garden with Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange.' A new hybrid from The Netherlands, she was developed for her exceptional seedpods in fall, truly striking! From her upright clump of dark green, sword-like foliage is topped with arching stems of 20 or more vivid red-orange blossoms with a distinctive, burgundy speckled, gold center. Swoon! A party for your peepers! The flowers are spaced very close together on the stems, resulting in a more concentrated blast of color from midsummer through late summer. The decorative seed pods that develop in fall are popular in dried flower arrangements.

Crocosmia's broad, sword-like leaves are attractive even when the plants are not in bloom and, from a design standpoint, are effective for adding a spiky textured element to the landscape.

She is a sun lover and not at all fussy. Plant Crocosmia in full sun and well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged. Keep soil moist but well drained. She does not enjoy dry sites. Her fleshy roots (corms) should be planted 2-4" deep and 6-8" apart.

Crocosmia will quickly grow and overcrowd itself, and therefore should be divided every 2-3 years. Alternatively, offsets of the original plant may be lifted and moved. In zones 1-4, corms should be lifted and stored indoors over the winter, much like cannas or dahlias. In zones 5-7, a deep winter mulch will help to protect the roots and increase the plant's chances of survival.

Note: Crocosmia may not bloom the first season, especially in colder zones, but it is perennial and once established it will reward you with magnificent blooms.

We package our bulbs carefully and ship them quickly from our greenhouse to you. They arrive safely, ready to plant and thrive in your garden! Because we want your plant to thrive, we include detailed planting instructions with your purchase to help you get started.

Ruby Acorn is happy to offer Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' G1 bulbs. Please refer to the listing photos to see the actual product you will receive.

Type: Perennial, grows back every year

Height: 30 - 36 Inches

Spread: 12 - 18 Inches

Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Water Requirements: Average Water Needs

Plant: In the Spring as soon as soil can be worked and the danger of frost is gone, use moist, poor to average, well-draining soil.

Bloomtime: Midsummer and Late Summer

Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Pollinators

Resist: Deer