Croco??somethin

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Scotland or somewhere sent this one,

    Crocomosia or something.

    Any ways it is in all its glory.

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  2. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Very pretty, I just can't get them to grow for me. I have planted them each of the last 4 years, think it's time for me to give up on them.

    It appears to be a Crocosmia 'Emily Mckenzie'
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    You know, Toni...while Crocosmia grows in all types of soil with various pH lebvels...it is always best to start your Crocosmias in a bed with amended soil. They just seem to do it better, I have noticed.
    I personally find it necessary to insure the starting bed is well-draining.
     
  4. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Thanks Toni an sj,

    Mine is certainly well drained . I live on a mountain.LOL

    I have them in 2 spots an thought they benefited from our massive rain storms??
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  5. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    They are so beautiful an bright.
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    I've tried and tried to get those to grow and haven't had any luck :rolleyes: Makes me mad because I'd love to have a big old bed of them! Aunt Polly sent me some corms last summer, I was hoping they'd do something. But, unfortunately the bed is still empty :-?
     
  7. bsewnsew

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    Thanks glenda,
    Stratsmom

    That is sad .
    Mine are really robust.
    have to go get another photo.

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I love crocosmia/montbretia and have loads in my garden. I have some really tall ones called Lucifer that I think are gorgeous.
     
  9. bsewnsew

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    Show us Lucifer.

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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Here is the complete bunch of croc

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Here's my Lucifer for you Barb - hope you like it. :-D

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  12. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    eileen

    Love Lucifer.

    Appears to be a larger type.
    You scotch know how .

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  13. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    So what is the secret????
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    They wont tell.

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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    That is a wonderful bunch of crocs.The Lucifers are so very beautiful and different.
     

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