Aunt Eliza
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A cormous perennial producing strongly-pleated, olive green leaves to 1m long. In late summer it produces downward curved, orange flowers to 6cm long that are borne alternately on branched, zigzagged stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aunt Eliza (Crocosmia paniculata)
- Genus
- Crocosmia
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aunt Eliza
Distribution map
South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aunt Eliza
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Aunt Eliza care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced crocosmia feed every three weeks from spring into midsummer
Pruning
PruningCut back faded foliage in autumn or spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring just before growth starts, plant corms 8-10cm deep
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
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