Widely considered to be the father of Crocosmia breeding in the UK, George Davison was Head Gardener at Westwick Hall in Norfolk during the 1900s – this award-winning variety proudly bears his name.
Echoing the golden glow of September, Crocosmia ‘George Davison’ displays sprays of rich, warm yellow blooms throughout late summer and autumn.
The RHS have acknowledged the health and strength of this cultivar Crocosmia ‘George Davison’ with their highly esteemed Award of Garden Merit. This variety is especially vigorous and will swiftly spread into impressive swathes of cheerful colour. Dig and divide the bulbs every couple of years to keep them in check.
Select a sunny spot with well-drained, humus-rich soil. Plant corms 10cm deep, spaced 15cm apart in the soil.
Provide regular watering, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist.
From a bed of sword-shaped foliage, slender stems of fiery-blooms emerge, rising to heights of 50-90cm depending on the variety, from July to October.
Left undisturbed, corms will multiply easily below ground. Divide clumps every 3 years.
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Fabulous for adding height and colour to your garden, Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘African Queen’ bears a profusion of large, bold rich orange blooms during late summer.
Buds and outer petals appear in burnished, earthy–bronze tones which complement the rich orange hue of the spectacular flowers at all stages of opening. Plant these tall and majestic lilies where you will enjoy their sweet scent as it wafts through your garden on warmer days.
Worthy winner of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, trumpet-shaped lilium ‘African Queen’ seems to improve year after year in the garden.
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 5.95 |
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