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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Crocosmias form dense clumps of upright sword-shaped foliage, from which sprays of brightly coloured flowers, carried in branched spikes, appear in late summer.

Croscosmia 'Comet' bears impressive deep-orange flowers with dusky-red blushes towards the centre. It's an attractive crocosmia, ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or in a large container. Its flowers are excellent for cutting.

Grow Croscosmia 'Comet' in well-drained soil in full sun. In colder regions choose a sheltered site and mulch the corms in autumn to protect them over winter. Divide congested clumps in spring.

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Crocosmia ‘Comet’ and wildlife

Crocosmia ‘Comet’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Crocosmia ‘Comet’ poisonous?

Crocosmia ‘Comet’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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