Growing Crocosmia

Those people who adore the aroma of crocuses will also love this plant. Crocosmia originally from South Africa. This is a perennial that has a medium-sized corm, a branching stem and sword-shaped or linear leaves.

Recently growing crocosmia was not available to everyone. But today, crocosmia has moved from the category of rare plants to crops widespread in flower gardens.

The most popular golden crocosmia. Its bright yellow-orange flowers, which appear closer to autumn, are beautiful in bouquets, arrangements and cut flowers.

Growing crocosmia is within the power of anyone. So that the plant pleases with bright flowering and its pleasant aroma It is better to plant in an open spacious area, well warmed by the sun.

The soil must be enriched with humus, and in the spring it is supplemented with nitrogen fertilizers. Crocosmia loves moist soil, but without stagnant water. It is recommended to water it once a week.

Caring for crocosmia involves regular fertilization. During their life, plants should be fed with mullein, potassium and mineral fertilizers.

Crocosmias look good when planted in large groups. However, it is better to place different varieties at a distance from each other - such measures will avoid cross-pollination.

As for pests, they like to attack crocosmia mole crickets and thrips. In rare cases, the plant is affected by grass and fusarium.

A special feature of crocosmia is that its corms should be dug up before wintering and, after drying, stored in a room with a temperature no higher than 10°C.