Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie'
montbretia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' produces graceful, arching stems topped with large, vibrant orange blooms marked with striking reddish-purple throats in late summer.
The bold, pendulous flowers bring a splash of fiery colour to borders, look particularly effective planted in groups or drifts, and are excellent for cutting to enjoy indoors.
The bold, pendulous flowers bring a splash of fiery colour to borders, look particularly effective planted in groups or drifts, and are excellent for cutting to enjoy indoors.
How to care for Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora Emily Mckenzie:
Potted plants can be planted any time of year, avoiding water-saturated and frozen soil. Mix in some well-rotted compost with the excavated soil and firm around the plant and provide a thick layer of mulch (well-rotted compost) as winter protection for the roots.
Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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