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Crocosmia 'Babylon' (Montbretia)
£6.99
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Crocosmia 'Babylon' produces large orange-red flowers with warm yellow throats on arching stems, adding movement and bold colour to mid and back borders in late summer. The flowers are loved by pollinators and make strong cut stems too.
Reaching an established height of around 80–100 cm, crocosmia forms clumps of sword-like foliage and throws up branching sprays of bloom. It’s a reliable perennial that provides colour right into early autumn.
Plant corms in spring in full sun or light partial shade, in soil that is fertile and moist but well-drained. A sheltered position helps stems stay upright and extends the flowering display.
Water in dry spells during active growth, and feed in late spring for best flowering. After flowering, remove spent stems if desired, but leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the corms for next year.
Ideal for prairie-style borders, cottage gardens and large containers, crocosmia pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials.
Crocosmia 'Babylon' (Montbretia)
Crocosmia 'Babylon' produces large orange-red flowers with warm yellow throats on arching stems, adding movement and bold colour to mid and back borders in late summer. The flowers are loved by pollinators and make strong cut stems too.
Reaching an established height of around 80–100 cm, crocosmia forms clumps of sword-like foliage and throws up branching sprays of bloom. It’s a reliable perennial that provides colour right into early autumn.
Plant corms in spring in full sun or light partial shade, in soil that is fertile and moist but well-drained. A sheltered position helps stems stay upright and extends the flowering display.
Water in dry spells during active growth, and feed in late spring for best flowering. After flowering, remove spent stems if desired, but leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the corms for next year.
Ideal for prairie-style borders, cottage gardens and large containers, crocosmia pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials.
| Botanical name | Crocosmia 'Babylon' |
| Flower colour | Orange-red with yellow throats |
| Bulb size | 7/8 |
| Established height | 80–100 cm |
| Established spread | 30–50 cm |
| Plant spacing | 15–20 corms per m² |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy (H4) |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Cutting garden |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | Yes |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Low maintenance
Perfect for pots
Good for cutting
Naturalising
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
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