Crocosmia ‘Red King’ is a vibrant and reliable summer-flowering bulb, valued for its rich orange-red blooms and compact, upright habit. Flowering all summer long, this variety brings long-lasting colour to borders, beds, and containers, while also making an excellent cut flower.

The striking flowers are carried on slender stems above sword-shaped green foliage, creating a lively display that works beautifully in mixed borders and rockeries. Easy to grow and dependable, Crocosmia ‘Red King’ is a great choice for adding warmth and structure to the garden.

Key Features
✓ Deep orange-red flowers
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Excellent for cut flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, beds, and rockeries
✓ Compact and easy to grow

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 60cm (24 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant corms approx. 8–10cm deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Position: full sun
✓ Soil: well-drained soil

Crocosmia ‘Red King’ thrives in sunny, open positions and performs best in free-draining soil. Once established, it is hardy and returns each year with dependable summer colour.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly while plants are establishing, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Remove spent flower stems to keep displays tidy and allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to strengthen the corms for the following season. In colder or exposed areas, a light winter mulch can provide extra protection.