Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie'
montbretia
- 9cm pot
- £6.99
- available to order from late spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £18.00 £20.97
- available to order from late spring
- 10 × corms
- £4.99
- available to order from winter
- 2 litre pot
- £18.99
- available to order from late spring
- 6 × 9cm pots
- £29.99 £41.94
- available to order from late spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: August to October
- Hardiness: Borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
Arching spikes of crimson-splashed, bright orange, freesia-like flowers appear from August to October among sword-like, mid-green leaves. These magnificent montbretia are perfect for a mixed border in a sheltered, sunny site. The wiry stems are self-supporting. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It makes an excellent cut flower. - Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm
9cm pot
£6.99
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