Crocosmias are one of the perennials we all wish were hardier. Only 'Lucifer' is reliable into Zone 5, and many of the others are Zone 7 only. (Including Crocosmia aurea, of this morning's post, with it's extraordinary spider-orange flowers.)
'Distant Planet' has the short petals and almost trumpet-like flower shape that's more typical of crocosmias.
Which is of course what makes Crocosmia aurea all the more desirable: Whatever isn't typical is almost, by definition, desirable.
'Distant Planet' is also desirable because it is especially hardy: Into Zone 5 as long as it has good Winter drainage. With Distant Planet as my sure-thing, my Crocosmia Confidence Builder, I'm hoping to succeed with C. aurea as well as others. Stay tuned for Spring.
'Distant Planet' has the short petals and almost trumpet-like flower shape that's more typical of crocosmias.
Which is of course what makes Crocosmia aurea all the more desirable: Whatever isn't typical is almost, by definition, desirable.
'Distant Planet' is also desirable because it is especially hardy: Into Zone 5 as long as it has good Winter drainage. With Distant Planet as my sure-thing, my Crocosmia Confidence Builder, I'm hoping to succeed with C. aurea as well as others. Stay tuned for Spring.
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