Post and Courier: Crocosmia, lilies, dahlias — these colorful bulbs are perfect for summer planting Some of my favorite bulbs to plant are lilies, agapanthus, gladioli, crocosmia, alliums, sternbergia, fall crocus and spider lilies. These are all hardy and reliable in Zone 7, where I live. Different ...

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Crocosmia, lilies, dahlias — these colorful bulbs are perfect for summer planting I’ve fallen in love with some impressive summer-blooming plants given to me by my friend Peggy. They are Crocosmia “Lucifer,” sometimes called coppertips. Grown from corms, which are swollen, ... Yahoo: How Often You Should Divide Crocosmia For Beautiful Blooms Year After Year Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

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Clusters of bright red Crocosmia flowers - Tonybaggett/Getty Images Crocosmia (also known by its common name, montbretia) is a ... How Often You Should Divide Crocosmia For Beautiful Blooms Year After Year The old-fashioned crocosmia has numerous garden applications from the cottage, to the tropical and eve as a partner to white hydrangeas. Handout TNS The last part of August is time to clean up ...