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Crocosmia paniculata 'Cally Sword'

Crocosmia paniculata 'Cally Sword'
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Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference
Family:  Iridaceae
Main Season:  Summer
Flower Colour:  Orange
Leaf Colour:  Blue/grey/silver
Foliage:  Deciduous
Position:  Sun
Soil Type:  Dry, well drained
Height:  1.2m to 1.8m (4' to 6')
Peat Free?  Yes
Hardiness Guide:  RHS H4 minimum -5C to -10C
Pot Size:  1.4L

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Big, sword-like pleated leaves on this wild collected form with tall, strong stems supporting branched heads of long-tubed orange flowers in late suimmer to 1.5m. Good, drained soil in full sun.

Crocosmia paniculata 'Cally Sword' is worth growing for it's leaves, if not it's flowers!  Clumps of strong growth with attractive leaves from early summer.

Wild collected by the late Michael Wickenden of Cally Gardens.


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