Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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' |
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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