Description
Crocosmia ‘Solfatare’
Crocosmia ‘Solfatare’ is an outstanding late-summer perennial valued for its unique combination of warm apricot-orange flowers and striking bronze-purple foliage. The elegant flower spikes rise above clumps of arching, sword-shaped leaves, creating a dramatic contrast that adds colour, texture and structure to borders from July through September.
Unlike many crocosmias, ‘Solfatare’ offers season-long interest thanks to its distinctive foliage, which emerges with rich bronze tones in spring and remains attractive throughout the growing season. The graceful flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Why Grow Crocosmia ‘Solfatare’?
This award-winning variety combines unusual foliage colour with vibrant flowers, making it a standout feature in mixed borders and cottage garden planting schemes. Furthermore, the blooms are excellent for cutting and can be enjoyed indoors in summer flower arrangements.
- Distinctive apricot-orange flowers
- Attractive bronze-purple foliage
- Flowers from July to September
- Excellent for mixed borders and cottage gardens
- Attracts bees and pollinating insects
- Ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Provides season-long foliage interest
- 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 will gradually form attractive clumps and produce increasing numbers of flower stems each year. Water during prolonged dry periods and divide congested clumps when necessary.
Plant Information
- Botanical Name: Crocosmia ‘Solfatare’
- Flower Colour: Apricot-Orange
- Foliage: Bronze-Purple
- Flowering Period: July to September
- Height: 75cm – 100cm
- Spread: 45cm – 60cm
- Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
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