Archive for July 19th, 2011

To Grow Crocosmia Or Not?

This South African native, also called ‘montbretia”, thrives in full sun in  well-drained average garden soil. A richly composted soil tends to boost foliage size and bloom count, but often weakens bloom stems, requiring some staking. Crocosmia may struggle in a wet soggy wintry soil. Established plants are exceptionally summer heat and drought tolerant. Brightly colored […]