A dramatic accent for the border and tremendous cut flower this 2-3' clump-former produces a mound of rich-yellow flat-opening flowers. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Buttercup’ is a deciduous herbaceous perennial, growing from an. £6.50 Crocosmia Coleton Fishacre. Apricot-yellow, tubular flowers appear in profusion on branching stems above the bronze-flushed, olive green. £4.50 Crocosmia Ember Glow. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Crocosmia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) 'Buttercup' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. Add a fiery burst of color to your garden by planting crocosmia. This summer-blooming bulb produces arching sprays of flowers that are often a bright orangey-red, but can also be yellow. Crocosmia begins blooming in May or June and can be cut and used in bouquets. Lucifer Crocosmias is a brilliant clear red, with yellow-orange accents. Excellent in cut flower arrangements, the flowers are graceful with a tropical flair. It comes true from seed and can self-seed in warmer climates. Hardy to zone 4, but lift the corms in very cold regions to be safe.
Cuban Buttercup
Turneria ulmifolia
Crocosmia Buttercup Seeds
Optimal Light: Sun
Mature Height: 2ft-3ft
Light Range: Full/Part Sun
Mature Spread: 2ft-3ft
Soil Moisture: Well-drained to Medium
Soil Texture: Any
Wildlife: Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: High
Florida Native: No
Florida Region: C,S
Drought Tolerance: High
Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Season of Color: Spring Summer Fall
Comments: Cuban Buttercup – Turneria ulmifolia is as small shrub that is very salt tolerant. It typically blooms March thru November and is tender to frost. These tropical buttercups are very pretty, durable and heat loving. They are a long-lived perennial that should be placed in the front to middle zone of your mixed annual and perennial border design. An idea for a durable container would be to use it as a ‘FILLER’ with Persian Shield and Diamond Frost for a planting that could reside on a sunny patio or porch for a year or 2 with just a minimal, pruning, care and nurturing
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Add a fiery burst of color to your garden by planting crocosmia. This summer-blooming bulb produces arching sprays of flowers that are often a bright orangey-red, but can also be yellow. Crocosmia begins blooming in May or June and can be cut and used in bouquets.
Plant yours in sun or part shade, and choose improved cultivars to have the best show. Crocosmia has few diseases or pests, and is usually drought tolerant once established.
Crocosmia Buttercup
The plants will sometimes flop over as they grow, so you may need to provide some support. Crocosmia is a vigorous grower, so you'll want to lift and divide the bulbs every one or two years in the spring. Then you can spread the 'fire' by passing the extra plants along to your friends.
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