Crocosmia 'Firestarter' brings dramatic flair to summer gardens with its vibrant bicolor blooms. Part of the prestigious Firestars Series, this perennial showcases tubular flowers with golden yellow bases and striking orange edges that create a truly fiery display. Standing tall with sword-like foliage, 'Firestarter' makes a bold statement in borders, containers, and cutting gardens while attracting beneficial pollinators to your landscape.
A Dazzling Summer Performer
Crocosmia 'Firestarter' delivers exceptional garden value with its combination of beauty and resilience:
- Spectacular bicolor blooms featuring golden yellow centers with bold orange edges
- Impressive 30-inch height with an 8-12 inch spread, creating vertical interest
- Bright green, sword-shaped foliage that provides structure even when not in bloom
- Excellent deer resistance, reducing garden damage in problem areas
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
- Outstanding cut flower potential with long-lasting blooms for arrangements
- Attractive seed pods that extend seasonal interest into fall
This award-winning variety, bred by Paul Lewis on the Isle of Wight, has quickly become a favorite among landscape professionals for its reliability and visual impact.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Firestarter' corms 3-5 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. This adaptable perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 6-9, it requires lifting and indoor storage in colder regions. Expect vibrant blooms from mid to late summer, with proper moisture supporting the most prolific flowering. Minimal maintenance makes this an ideal choice for busy landscape projects.
Order Your Premium Crocosmia 'Firestarter' Today
Available exclusively to our trade customers in convenient 25-corm packages, Crocosmia 'Firestarter' is perfect for landscape installations, garden center retail, and commercial plantings. These premium-quality corms from DeVroomen are sourced directly from the Netherlands, ensuring exceptional performance and flowering. Place your wholesale order online now to secure your supply of this in-demand variety for your upcoming projects and customer needs.
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EAN code5601
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitCorm, Bulb
- Bloom Height28" / 70 cm
- Light RequirementsSun
- Bloom TimeMid Summer to Mid Fall
- Size8/10
- Packaged in25
- Zone6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameSpring