Description
Crocosmia Big Top
Crocosmia Big Top is an outstanding UK-bred crocosmia producing exceptionally large dark orange flowers with a striking yellow centre and distinctive inner orange eye. The vibrant blooms are carried on sturdy stems above slightly bronze-tinted foliage, creating a spectacular display from mid to late summer. Reaching approximately 65–75cm in height, this hardy clump-forming perennial becomes more impressive each year as the clumps gradually increase in size.
Why Choose Crocosmia Big Top?
This remarkable variety stands out for its unusually large flowers and vibrant colouring. The rich dark orange petals combined with contrasting yellow centres create a bold and eye-catching display in the garden. As the plant matures, it forms increasingly larger clumps, providing even greater impact and reliable summer colour year after year.
Growing Crocosmia Big Top
For best results, plant in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Crocosmias thrive in sunny positions and are easy to grow, rewarding gardeners with long-lasting displays throughout summer and into early autumn. Established clumps naturally expand over time, making them excellent value garden plants.
Perfect for Borders and Wildlife Gardens
The bold flowers and upright habit make this variety ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. The vibrant orange blooms combine beautifully with ornamental grasses, rudbeckias, echinaceas and salvias, while also attracting bees and other pollinating insects.
Care and Maintenance
Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour and encourage continued flowering. In colder areas, applying a winter mulch can help protect the corms from severe frost.
Related Plants and Further Information
Browse our full Crocosmia collection:
https://www.mailorderplants4me.com/product-category/perennials/crocosmia/
For expert crocosmia growing advice visit the Royal Horticultural Society:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/crocosmia/growing-guide
Key Features
- Large dark orange flowers with yellow centres
- Distinctive inner orange eye
- UK-bred variety
- Slightly bronze-tinted foliage
- Grows approximately 65–75cm tall
- Hardy clump-forming perennial
- Excellent for borders and containers
- Attractive to bees and pollinators
- Thrives in full sun
- Forms larger clumps each year
- Easy to grow and maintain
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