Highlights
- Vivid Summer Colour – Produces fiery orange, gold-flushed blooms from mid-summer for lasting garden impact.
- Easy to Grow – Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Low Maintenance – Forms arching clumps with sword-shaped foliage and spreads gradually with minimal care.
- Extended Flowering Period – Blooms from July to September, keeping borders lively as other plants fade.
- Ideal for Borders & Beds – Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
We're offering you a 5 or 10 Crocosmia 'Spitfire' Bulbs for £4.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £9.99 (correct as of 15.01.2026).
Fiery Crocosmia 'Spitfire' Plant
Add a blaze of colour to your garden with Crocosmia 'Spitfire', a striking perennial known for its upright stems and brilliant orange blooms. This member of the Iridaceae family stands out with sword-like foliage and sprays of fiery flowers flushed with gold, delivering vibrant displays from mid-summer through early autumn.
Why Choose Crocosmia 'Spitfire'?
- Stunning Visual Impact: The arching stems hold clusters of tubular, orange-gold flowers above lush green leaves, creating movement and drama in borders.
- Reliable & Resilient: This hardy perennial returns year after year, slowly spreading to form graceful drifts without becoming invasive.
- Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies during its long flowering window.
Growing Guide
- Planting Time: Plant bulbs in spring (February–April) after the risk of frost has passed.
- Soil Preference: Prefers moist but well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types but avoid waterlogged sites.
- Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
- Mature Size: Typically reaches 60–90cm (2–3ft) tall once established.
- Caring Tips: Water during dry spells in the first growing season. Cut back faded flower stems in autumn. Divide clumps every few years if overcrowded.
Design Ideas & Companion Planting
- Pair with ornamental grasses, Agapanthus, or Rudbeckia for a dynamic summer border.
- Add to wildlife gardens or mixed beds for long-lasting colour and pollinator appeal.
- Suits both contemporary and cottage-style planting schemes thanks to its bold form and vivid hue.
FAQs
- When is the best time to plant Crocosmia 'Spitfire' bulbs?
The ideal time is early spring (February–April), after the last frost has passed. - How quickly do they grow and flower?
You can expect flowering in the first summer after planting if bulbs are sown at the right time. - What maintenance do they require?
Crocosmia 'Spitfire' is low-maintenance: water in dry periods, remove spent stems in autumn, and divide clumps every few years for vigour.
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Crocosmia 'Spitfire' Flowering Perennial Bulbs – 5 or 10 Pack
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