AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 0.4m x 0.3m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
A stunning groundcover that produces a spectacular display of bright orange, star-shaped flowers that are borne on drooping stalks. The bright green, strappy leaves last throughout summer and die back in winter when the plant is dormant.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:Birds feed on the seeds.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION:
Moist, shady places in forests.
MAINTENANCE:
Low maintenance.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Water well in summer.
GARDEN THEMES:
Bushveld, country, grassland
LANDSCAPING USES:
A wonderful addition to an herbaceous border in a butterfly garden.
Hi Gee
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
There is no need to remove the leaves as they die back fairly quickly and provide mulch which will decompose to feed the plants.
Flourish!
Glenice
Does one pull out or cut back the leaves once they turn brown
Hi Peter
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Crocosmia aurea tends to thrive with at least 4 hours of direct sunshine. Your light intensity may be sufficient, so perhaps you could experiment with a few plants to test the suitablity of the space.
Flourish!
Glenice
Question. Can I plant this in an area that has no sun, but lots of light
Hi Martin
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Common names tend to be used in different regions and often vary. It may flower in February in some areas, hence the name “Valentine’s Flower”. However, another area, someone said the flower resembles a downward-turned star and called it “Falling Stars”.
It is for this reason that nurseries seldom use common names as they cause confusion.
Flourish!
Glenice
Pas ontdek as ‘n valentynsblom. Hoekom is dit nie lankal so bemark nie?
Martin
Good for a meadow. Self seeds like crazy.
Ian