Crocosmia Hellfire

Description

Crocosmia ‘Hellfire’

Crocosmia ‘Hellfire’ is a dramatic late-summer perennial renowned for its fiery red-orange flowers carried on strong, arching stems above attractive sword-shaped green foliage. This vigorous variety produces a spectacular display from July to September, bringing vibrant colour, height and movement to borders, cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

The large, richly coloured blooms create a striking focal point in the garden and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Their bold colouring combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, Rudbeckias, Heleniums and other late-flowering perennials, making ‘Hellfire’ an excellent choice for extending seasonal interest.

Why Grow Crocosmia ‘Hellfire’?

Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, this hardy perennial forms expanding clumps that produce increasing numbers of flower spikes each year. Furthermore, the long-lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers, allowing you to enjoy their vibrant colour indoors as well as in the garden.

• Large fiery red-orange flowers
• Flowers from July to September
• Excellent for mixed borders
• Perfect for cottage and wildlife gardens
• Attracts bees and pollinating insects
• Ideal for cut flower arrangements
• Strong arching flower stems
• Hardy and easy to grow

Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Once established, Crocosmia ‘Hellfire’ is reliable and low maintenance, returning year after year with increasingly impressive displays. Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigour and encourage abundant flowering.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Crocosmia ‘Hellfire’
• Flower Colour: Fiery Red-Orange
• Flowering Period: July to September
• Height: 100cm – 120cm
• Spread: 45cm – 60cm
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

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