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Crocosmia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora
Sword leaves and arching tangerine sprays — clumps up fast.
Full to partial
Moderate
Well-drained
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Agapanthus
Both Amaryllidaceae-family plants share identical drainage and sunlight needs, flowering sequentially for extended color.
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Rudbeckia
Both flowers attract pollinators, bloom mid-to-late season, and thrive in full sun with minimal fertilizer in drought-tolerant borders.
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Dahlia
Crocosmia's fine foliage contrasts with dahlia's bold blooms while both attract hummingbirds and thrive in similar warm, well-drained settings.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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