Crocosmia 'George Davison' (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)

Crocosmia 'George Davison': A Golden Heirloom

Crocosmia 'George Davison' (also known as 'Rowden Chrome') is a classic hybrid montbretia introduced in 1900 by Davison. It produces abundant sprays of soft golden-yellow, tubular flowers on arching, wiry stems in mid to late summer. The pleated, sword-like foliage forms dense clumps. This cultivar is a cross between Crocosmia pottsii and C. paniculata (syn. Montbretia x crocosmiiflora).

Culture

Plant corms in spring in full sun to part shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It spreads by underground corms to form colonies. In cold climates (zone 5 and below), mulch heavily or lift corms. Excellent for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. Attracts hummingbirds.

Taxonomy

• Family: Iridaceae
• Genus: Crocosmia
• Species: x crocosmiiflora
• Cultivar: 'George Davison'
• Hybridizer: Davison, 1900
• Synonym: Montbretia x crocosmiiflora