Montbretia 'Sultan' (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Sultan')
Botanical Name:
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Sultan'
Genus:
Crocosmia
Variety or Cultivar:
'Sultan' ~ 'Sultan' is a clump-forming, cormous perennial with upright, lance-shaped, bronze-flushed, pleated, mid- to dark green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, arching, branched, dark purple stems bearing racemes of funnel-shaped, downward-facing, red flowers with yellow and maroon basal rings.
Cultivation:
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring. Mulch in cold areas to protect from frosts.
Suggested uses:
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:
South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Specific pest(s):
Diseases:
Generally pest-free.
Propagation method(s):
Division
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Sultan' is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage:
Dark-green, Bronze-tinted in Spring; Dark-green, Bronze-tinted in Summer; Dark-green, Bronze-tinted in Autumn
Habit:
Clump-forming, Erect
Ultimate height (m):
0.75
Ultimate spread (m):
0.45
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
