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- Q.Crocosmia Bulb Storage - A friend gave me a box of crocosmia bulbs she had dug up this fall. Her plant had gotten too ...
- Q.Crocosmia Plant - do I cut back plant leaves after bloom or leave alone?
- Q.Crocosmia - The flowers are almost gone, and the plants are heavy with their seeds, I think! Not looking very attractive, and ...
- Q.Cutting Back Leaves Of Croscosmia, - Can you cut back the leaves of Crosimia while still green, or should they be allowed to die back?
- Q.Lucifer - Lucifer has been a bit disappointing for the last two years or so. It lies all over the place, ...
- Q.Growing Crocosmia From Corms - I have tried a number of times to grow from corms. I have planted into pots, 4 inches deep. ...
- Q.Croscosmia Corymbs - How long does it take for this corymb to come up,?
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Jhenry on
October 1, 2016
98926Q.Crocosmia bulb storage
A friend gave me a box of crocosmia bulbs she had dug up this fall. Her plant had gotten too large. How do I store them? They look like they have 3 bulbs stacked together on each corm.
Answered by
Alisma on
October 1, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If you don't want to plant them now, you can store them indoors. Dry them out for a few weeks, then store them in a paper bag in a cool, dry place around 35-45 degrees.
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- Asked by
batescandace on
July 30, 2017
Denver, ColoradoQ.crocosmia plant
do I cut back plant leaves after bloom or leave alone?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 30, 2017A.The spent flower stem can be cut down. The leaves should be left to die back naturally.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocosmia/crocosmia-bulb-care.htm
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Anonymous on
August 11, 2017Q.Crocosmia
The flowers are almost gone, and the plants are heavy with their seeds, I think! Not looking very attractive, and too dominant in the flower bed...can I cut them back, and if so, how?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 11, 2017A.You can cut back the seed heads and stalks, but it is best not to cut back the leaves until they die on their own at the end of the growing season. The plant needs them to store energy for growing and blooming next year.
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sueannschwartz on
September 3, 2017
Dennis MA, 02638Q.Cutting back leaves of Croscosmia,
Can you cut back the leaves of Crosimia while still green, or should they be allowed to die back?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 5, 2017A.Allow them to die back naturally.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocosmia/crocosmia-bulb-care.htm
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etraynor on
September 6, 2017
EnglandQ.lucifer
Lucifer has been a bit disappointing for the last two years or so. It lies all over the place, rarely standing upright, and does not show to its known effect. I have dug up the corms, intending to replant them deeper in the hope that this will encourage them to stand tall. In everything I read, it says "3-5 inches deep". So, would planting them deeper encourage upright habit? If not, what to do...? Thanks.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Planting crocosmia slightly deeper will help. Also this article will give you some more information:http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu/horticulture/demogarden/plants/crocosmia.html
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Mary Czisny on
April 16, 2018
Waukesha, WI 53186Q.growing crocosmia from corms
I have tried a number of times to grow from corms. I have planted into pots, 4 inches deep. I get nothing. I water once and routinely check the soil moisture. Do they need warmth over 60 degrees? What is missing. I have no example to show, just empty pots. I have been a landscape designer for over 25 years and am just stumped! Thanks, Mary Czisny Kanavas Landscape Management
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 17, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes, 60 degrees would be the minimum for sprouting. If you want a headstart, you can put them in container, and put them under lighting until the soil warms up a bit. Depending on your area they may not be hardy, but that is not likely.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocosmia/crocosmia-bulb-care.htm
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Threegirls48 on
April 29, 2018
75165 or zone 8aQ.Croscosmia corymbs
How long does it take for this corymb to come up,?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 1, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It should only take these a few weeks if it was stored correctly. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocosmia/crocosmia-bulb-care.htm
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