Crocosmia 'Plaisir'... around 3 inches across. Modern Dutch hybrid.

They are distant hybrids of Crocosmia aurea and aren't as hardy as other cultivars in general cultivation.

I grow the in 10 -12 inch clay pots filled with nothing more than multipurpose compost, feeding with miracle-grow every couple of week during the growing season. They also and like C. aurea perform well in slight shade.

Best Wishes,
Dave Fenwick (Aug 13, 2000)
Plymouth, UK