Aunt Eliza

How to Grow and Care for Aunt Eliza

Aunt Eliza · Crocosmia paniculata

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade. Mulch first winter. In colder areas prone to periods of prolonged frost protect with dry mulch such as bark. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrivesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Aunt Eliza

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced crocosmia feed every three weeks from spring into midsummer
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Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade. Mulch first winter. In colder areas prone to periods of prolonged frost protect with dry mulch such as bark. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well

How to Water Aunt Eliza?

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Aunt Eliza?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Aunt Eliza?

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What Soil Is Best for Aunt Eliza?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Aunt Eliza?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Aunt Eliza?

Balanced crocosmia feed every three weeks from spring into midsummer

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How to Prune Aunt Eliza?

Cut back faded foliage in autumn or spring

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How to Propagate Aunt Eliza?

Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts, plant corms 8-10cm deep

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How to Transplant Aunt Eliza?

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How to Care for Aunt Eliza in Winter?

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How to Plant Aunt Eliza?

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade. Mulch first winter. In colder areas prone to periods of prolonged frost protect with dry mulch such as bark. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well

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How to Repot Aunt Eliza?

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How to Harvest Aunt Eliza?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of Aunt Eliza

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Attributes of Aunt Eliza

Plant typeBulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSouth Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocosmia paniculata
Genus
Crocosmia
Family
Iridaceae
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