Crocosmia 'Walberton Miss Scarlet'

Crocosmia 'Walberton Miss Scarlet'"Miss Scarlet, in the garden, with the rusty spade" Cluedo (the Crocosmia version) This vibrant perennial, also known as montbretia, is a must have for any bold colour lover out there, producing funnel shaped flowers in a deep crimson red from the middle of summer all the way through to the beginning of autumn The stunning flowers, which are borne on gently recurving stems, contrast beautifully with the plant's strappy, sword shaped foliage An

yellow and red

plant somewhere sheltered

Apples and pears make for the best cordon trees

which creates a lovely canopy throughout the summer

Most commonly grown these days in the US

'Tundra F1' is no exception

but also real substance

adding great drama and visual interest

Beautiful blooms consist of an interior flame-like maroon feature surrounding by a bright pink that highlights the design

The broader and flatter exterior petals often have a more neutral off-white coloration

Excellent used towards the front of beds

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