Description
Common name: Montbretia
This new hybrid from The Netherlands forms an upright clump of dark green, sword-like foliage topped with arching stems of 20 or more vivid red-orange blossoms with a distinctive, burgundy speckled, gold center. The flowers are spaced very tight together on the stems, resulting in a more concentrated blast of color from midsummer through late summer. The decorative seed pods that develop in fall are popular in dried flower arrangements.
3 Bulbs will quickly form a clump. We plant 2-3 bulbs in a 1-gallon pot for summer sales
Crocosmia’s broad, sword-like leaves are attractive even when the plants are not in bloom and, from a design standpoint, are effective for adding a spiky textured element to the landscape.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
Size: 3 Grade #1bulbs
Height: 30.0-36.0 Inches
Spread: 12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5(tender),6,7,8,9
In zone 5 you should consider planting next to a foundation and mulched, South or east facing.
Sunlight: Full Sun or Part Shade
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Soil Quality: Poor Soil, Average Soil, Fertile Soil
