- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 30 - 36 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' features bright red and orange flowers. These blooms last through summer until fall. Crocosmia are great at attracting hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators. 'Prince of Orange' can grow up to 30-36 inches tall and has a spread of 12-18 inches.
'Prince of Orange' makes a stunning background plant in flower beds. It adds a tall, vertical element to borders. Perfect for the back row of borders, rock gardens, and cut arrangements, Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' has an upright growth habit. It is a popular choice for the ‘thriller’ of ‘thriller-filler-spiller’ combinations in container planting.
Prince of Orange Crocosmia Care
The Prince of Orange Crocosmia thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Plant it in a south-, east- or west-facing exposure. For best results, plant this shrub in well-draining soil that is able to retain some moisture. Mulching around the plant will help with retaining moisture.
Crocosmia requires no pruning. Remove dead leaves and flower stems in the fall as needed. Every few years, Prince of Orange Crocosmia should be divided to avoid overcrowding. Applying a thick winter mulch will be beneficial for this plant. In zones 1-4, store the corms indoors over winter.
Prince of Orange Crocosmia Spacing
For best results, give this plant some room to spread. Plant them spaced about 10-12 inches apart.
Prince of Orange Crocosmia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 30 - 36 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Orange |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Mid To Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Prince of Orange Crocosmia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' |
- SKU:
- 1231010580-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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