Description
Crocosmia ‘Nimbus’
Crocosmia ‘Nimbus’ is a striking hardy perennial producing elegant sprays of rich orange flowers delicately shaded with deeper bronze and copper tones. Flowering from mid-summer into early autumn, this distinctive variety brings warmth, movement and vibrant colour to borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.
The graceful arching flower stems rise above attractive sword-shaped green foliage, creating a beautiful display that catches the eye from a distance. Furthermore, the nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, making this variety an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Why Grow Crocosmia ‘Nimbus’?
Reliable and easy to grow, Crocosmia ‘Nimbus’ gradually develops into impressive clumps that provide increasing numbers of flower spikes each year. The long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers, allowing you to enjoy their rich colouring indoors as well as in the garden.
- Rich orange flowers with bronze tones
- Flowers from July to September
- Excellent for mixed borders
- Ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens
- Attracts bees and pollinating insects
- Suitable for cut flower arrangements
- Graceful 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, this hardy perennial requires very little maintenance and returns year after year with increasingly impressive displays. Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigour and flowering performance.
Plant Information
- Botanical Name: Crocosmia ‘Nimbus’
- Flower Colour: Orange with Bronze-Copper Tones
- Flowering Period: July to September
- Height: 90cm – 120cm
- Spread: 45cm – 60cm
- Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
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