Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
montbretia
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
- Bulb size: 6+
One of the earliest montbretias into bloom each year, this cultivar produces arched branching stems of large, pale yellow flowers, which are flushed with orange above strap-shaped green leaves in summer.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten