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Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
"K" wrote in message ... Gordon H writes know Crocosmia are a bit of a joke really, but I am becoming a lazy gardener in my old age, and keeping the borders clear of grass and weeds is becoming an effort. :-( They went through a period of deep unpopularity, but nowadays there are varieties with flowers (often larger than the original) in all shades from yellow through to rich red. They're well worth growing for colour at this time of year, when a lot of other thing have gone over. And the stems continue to be attractive even when the flowers are over. -- Kay I bought a lovely yellow one this weekend, I was looking for Lucifer, but they had sold out... I love them! |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
Gordon H wrote:
In message , Judith in France writes On Aug 23, 4:36 pm, Gordon H wrote: I have a clump of Crocosmia [....] The online info I found says "divide between March and May" so I'm too late for that. Should I lift the corms and store over winter, or just transplant them, and if so, when? You can move them when you like, I move mine in Autumn as they rapidly increase. I now have them everywhere, so the neighbours are profiting. Mine are Crososmia Lucifer, big things. There is no need to store over winter, they are so hardy it would take more than weed killer to shift them. HTH. Judith I'll probably do that, autumn always seems the logical time to do this kind of thing. You could do what I do, pull up the dead ones that have flowered. Just grab a handful of leaves and pull. A good many of the plants will come out of the ground in clumps, corms attached. Do this through the whole clump. It will leave sufficient corms in the ground for next year, but severely and suitably reduced. I have several varieties and love them all, each one has a place in my scheme of things. It works for me. Each year when they have finished flowering and when the leaves start to go brown just pull. I think you will find that they will come out quite easily, especially if the ground is damp. Make sure there is nothing else growing near that you might remove by mistake. Failing that, just dig them up. There will always be corms left, there always is. g Bobbie. (who gardens by ear) |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
In message , Sacha
writes I'm sure you make a lovely quiche, Gordon! I don't even EAT keesh! -- Gordon H |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
On Aug 26, 9:34*am, "Sheila" wrote:
"K" wrote in message ... Gordon H writes know Crocosmia are a bit of a joke really, but I am becoming a lazy gardener in my old age, and keeping the borders clear of grass and weeds is becoming an effort. * *:-( They went through a period of deep unpopularity, but nowadays there are varieties with flowers (often larger than the original) in all shades from yellow through to rich red. They're well worth growing for colour at this time of year, when a lot of other thing have gone over. And the stems continue to be attractive even when the flowers are over. -- Kay I bought a lovely yellow one this weekend, I was looking for Lucifer, but they had sold out... I love them! Shiela, send me your address privately and I will send you some. I will be in London in about 10 days, so I can post them from there or here or whatever. Judith Judith |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
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Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
In article , AriesVal
writes That remind me. I used to grow several varieties of 'Everlasting' flowers. But haven't for some years - silly me, as they are lovely even when dried. Oh I love statice they never fade and helychrisum though the stems are a bit short. I have been known to spray them with some flowery scent and that's nicer than having pot pourri! I like those cards which have pressed flowers under plastic on the front but have never made any that look really perfect. -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
In article , Sheila
writes I bought a lovely yellow one this weekend, I was looking for Lucifer, but they had sold out... I love them! If you want some Lucifer I'll divide mine in the autumn if you like and send you some. Janet -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
Dividing / Relocating Crocosmia.
In message , Bobbie
writes Gordon H wrote: In message , Judith in France writes On Aug 23, 4:36 pm, Gordon H wrote: I have a clump of Crocosmia [....] You could do what I do, pull up the dead ones that have flowered. Just grab a handful of leaves and pull. A good many of the plants will come out of the ground in clumps, corms attached. Do this through the whole clump. It will leave sufficient corms in the ground for next year, but severely and suitably reduced. I have several varieties and love them all, each one has a place in my scheme of things. It works for me. Each when they have finished flowering and when the leaves start to go brown just pull. I think you will find that they will come out quite easily, especially if the ground is damp. Make sure there is nothing else growing near that you might remove by mistake. Failing that, just dig them up. There will always be corms left, there always is. g Bobbie. (who gardens by ear) Really? I suppose it saves you hands for . . . other things . . . ;-) I have read all the comments, and I've started digging over the grass and weed-ridden border... Sorry for slow response, I am avoiding sitting at the PC too much these days. -- Gordon H |
Poor old crocosmia................ they are so misunderstood!!!!!
They don't all grow the same as that Orange thug that people hate........ There are infact some VERY VERY beautiful varieties, if anyone is interested i will post some pics!! Mark |
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