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Montbretia
Crocosmia
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Description:
The gladiolus-like foliage fans around the branched funnel-shaped flower spikes which zig
zag to a height of up to 36". Each stem carries a profuse number of star-shaped
flowers opening over a long period. |
| Common Name: |
Crocosmia, Montbretia |
| Botanical
Name: |
Crocosmia |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in moist soils but will do best
in well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with a pH of neutral to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Attributes: |
Suitable for cut flowers |
| Pests: |
Thrips, spider mites |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Bee Balm, Cardinal
Flower, Coreopsis,
Daylily, Lamb's Ear, Garden Phlox |
| Care: |
Divide (bulb) in spring or fall if necessary. Fertilize
with Plant-tone or a water soluble fertilizer. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Crocosmia
x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'
Crocosmia, Montbretia
zones 5-9
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| Description: Deep orange flowers each with a deep crimson
throat. Provides a sensational color display in beds and borders and is a very long
lasting cut flower! |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
All summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
6-12" |
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Crocosmia
x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer'
Crocosmia, Montbretia
zones 6-9
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| Description: The tubular flame-red flowers are arranged on
their stems upon sword-like green foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
All summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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