Crocosmia ‘Spanish Ballerina’
Crocosmia 'Spanish Ballerina' has vivid bi-coloured red and yellow flowers atop tall, spiky, sword-like foliage.
Crocosmia ‘Spanish Ballerina’ offers spectacular deep red buds and re-curved star-shaped petals with contrasting yellow-orange insides creating a bold bicolour effect. Upright, 30 inch high, sword-like foliage offers a vertical, spiky texture to the garden. An all-round winner for great functionality in the garden. Requires well-drained soil. Great in borders, containers, mass planting, and for cut flowers. Popular with hummingbirds and and other pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Montbretia - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grasslands in South Africa.
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