Cut flower

Crocosmia

Sword leaves and arching tangerine sprays — clumps up fast.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks hardy crocosmia seed varieties suited to UK growing, including cold-tolerant cultivars for London gardens.

Crocus

Supplies quality potted crocosmia corms in sizes ready for London borders, with reliable hardy varieties.

Amazon UK

Offers specialist crocosmia planting tools like corm dibbers and soil augers for London clay soils.