When should Crocosmia begin to show signs of life?
United Kingdom 
I bought six crocosmia George Davidson a few weeks ago, in pots. I came to plant them out today,and thought they didn't look too good - loads of woodlice in the pot among the roots. No signs of leaves or anything above ground yet - how long should I wait to see if they are alive?
29 Mar, 2009
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mine arent up yet im in east yorkshire. often find woodlice in pots with limited damage.
29 Mar, 2009
We have an orange variety spread around the garden and it's up 4"-7" - in Manchester.
30 Mar, 2009
Mine are up to a couple of inches in Peterborough
30 Mar, 2009
My common or garden 'montbretia' type are up a few inches but no sign of 'Lucifer' yet.
30 Mar, 2009
Sorry - I meant Crocosmia 'George Davison' and 'Lucifer' are up about an inch+ - the 'common' Montbretia is up and running about a foot or more!
30 Mar, 2009
Wood lice won't have done any harm and, once your Crocosmia start, you'll spend more time keeping it in check than getting it to grow. They are tough as old boots and will grow just about anywhere.
30 Mar, 2009
Thanks Swaami. I hope I just haven't got the 'black thumb'.
30 Mar, 2009
Mine are up about an inch. I am in the mild South-west, so yours may still pop up, if you are in a colder area.
I do hope they are still alive. Give them a chance.
29 Mar, 2009