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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie' (montbretia bulbs)

Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie' (Montbretia Bulbs)

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
Flowering period: August and October
Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)
Arching spikes of crimson-splashed, bright orange, freesia-like flowers appear in August and 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.




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