Chasmanthe 'Saturnus'

Chasmanthe 'Saturnus'

5 corms — £3.95

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Description

Liven up your summer planting combinations with this unusual and distinctive plant Chasmanthe floribunda 'Saturnus', also known as African Flag. This perky plant is native to South Africa and rarely available in the UK, so by growing it you’ll certainly be making an intriguing talking point. It’s a fantastic addition to a hot, dry border and also a great coastal option. Similar to a crocosmia, but with added exotic charm, the remarkable, uniformly positioned orange blooms stand out like little flags from the stem.

Beautiful orange Chasmanthe floribunda 'Saturnus' is perfect for planting in mixed sunny borders or containers either on its own or combined with other drought-tolerant, sun-loving plants. It’ll need a bit of winter protection, but given the perfect spot, this perennial will grow back for bigger and better show each year. Plus, if you enjoy snipping your own fresh-cut flowers form the garden, this tropical looking treasure makes for a truly big and bold arrangement!

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • May need winter cover

  • Needs winter protection

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Chasmanthe floribunda 'Saturnus'

  • Flower colour

    Orange

  • Corm size

    12/+

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    10-20cm

  • Plant spacing

    100 corms per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Tender

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Exotic gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Large containers

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Loam-based compost
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2024
    You can expect your order in March 2024

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
    You can expect your order in April 2024

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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