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Crocosmia Carmine Brilliant

Crocosmia Carmine Brilliant

An award-winning newcomer to our lineup, Carmine Brilliant brings the heat with reddish-orange blooms that feature sunny yellow centers and a long bloom time in which to enjoy them. This highly productive yet compact variety delivers an eye-catching display with its attractive foliage, gracefully arching 18-24" stems, and up to 20 or more blooms that grow close together on the stems. It's an explosion of color and style! Drought-tolerant plants attract pollinators; resist deer. Decorative seedpods make an excellent addition to dried arrangements in late fall and winter.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-9. Lift in Fall in zones 3-6
  • Mature Height 18 - 24 inches
  • Bloom Time Mid to late summer (Jul-Aug)
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship As6 CM+
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Carmine Brilliant'

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SKU: #92882
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI
  • Botanical Name:

    Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Carmine Brilliant'
  • Size:

    6 CM+
  • Lift In Fall:

    3-6
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant
  • Flower Color:

    Red
  • Flower Form:

    Elegant tubular flowers.
  • Foliage Type:

    Pleated and sword like green leaves.
  • Mature Spread:

    6 - 8 inches
  • Spacing:

    6 - 8 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    3-5" deep and 6-8" apart.
  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained
  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    Cut back leaves and flower stems from below the soil level.
  • Winter Care:

    Mulch thickly or lift in the fall if you life in zones 3-6 and store in a frost-free location over winter for areas. Replant the following spring after last frost.
  • Planting Depth:

    3 - 5" deep
  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year
  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

  • Bulbs and Bareroot
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25
    6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25


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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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Does Crocosmia Carmine Brilliant need to be dug up for winter in US Zone 7A?
Asked by Nana
Verified Reply - AngelaYou don't need to lift your Carmine Brilliant Crocosmia for winter in Zone 7. We do suggest applying a thick layer of mulch over the root zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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how do i plant crocosmia bulbs i am in zone 8, texas, when do they germinate?
Asked by Mrs tonya
Verified Reply - ViciPlant crocosmia corms 3 to 5 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Prior to planting, you may need to enrich the soil by incorporating a 2-inch layer of well-decomposed compost. It takes around 4-6 weeks for shoots to emerge.Was this answer helpful to you
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how many bulbs in a bag?
Asked by JDS
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Crocosmia Carmine Brilliant offer includes 25 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this Crocosmia good for bouquets or is there a better variety/ cultivar?
Asked by Varetta
Verified Reply - AngelaCrocosmia Carmine Brilliant is a great choice for cut flower arrangements. Crocosmia Lucifer has longer stems and looks great in bouquets as well.Was this answer helpful to you
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