Crocosmia ‘Orange Pekoe’
Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe' is a multi-coloured montbretia with reddish, orange, and yellow flowers. A hummingbird magnet.
Crocosmia ‘Orange Pekoe’ is a montbretia that brings multi-faceted hues to the garden. On arching stems, blooms in a rich array of orange reds, oranges, and deep yellows punctuate the garden with pizzazz from July to September! Plants grow 24-30 inches high. Vigorous and low maintenance. Stunning in the perennial garden, containers and as cut flowers. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Montbretia
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Various
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grasslands in S. Africa
Award:
Geographical Origin: Garden Origin
