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Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora Mixed Syn.Montbretia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora, commonly known as Montbretia, is a popular, vigorous, and clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae family. It is a hybrid of South African species (C. aurea x C. pottsii) that was developed in France in 1880. The "Mixed" variety refers to a blend of colors, typically ranging from yellow to fiery orange and red, featuring tubular, upward-facing to slightly arching flowers on branched, zigzag stems
Key Features & Characteristics
Foliage: Bright green, erect, sword-shaped, and lanceolate leaves that grow from subterranean corms (similar to bulbs).
- Flowers: Intense orange-red, gold, or yellow flowers with yellow centers, often blooming in mid-to-late summer.
- Size: Generally grows to a height of 50–90 cm (about 2–3 feet), forming dense, spreading clumps.
- Habit: Hardy perennial that naturalizes easily and can become invasive in certain regions.
Growing Requirements & Tips:
- Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil, but is adaptable to various conditions, including clay and sand.
- Planting: Plant corms in spring, 7–10 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart.
- Maintenance: Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to spider mites. It is recommended to lift and divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigor.
- Uses: Excellent for pollinator gardens (attracts bees), cottage gardens, and as cut flowers.
$2.47
Original: $7.05
-65%Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora Mixed Syn.Montbretia—
$7.05
$2.47
Description
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora, commonly known as Montbretia, is a popular, vigorous, and clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae family. It is a hybrid of South African species (C. aurea x C. pottsii) that was developed in France in 1880. The "Mixed" variety refers to a blend of colors, typically ranging from yellow to fiery orange and red, featuring tubular, upward-facing to slightly arching flowers on branched, zigzag stems
Key Features & Characteristics
Foliage: Bright green, erect, sword-shaped, and lanceolate leaves that grow from subterranean corms (similar to bulbs).
- Flowers: Intense orange-red, gold, or yellow flowers with yellow centers, often blooming in mid-to-late summer.
- Size: Generally grows to a height of 50–90 cm (about 2–3 feet), forming dense, spreading clumps.
- Habit: Hardy perennial that naturalizes easily and can become invasive in certain regions.
Growing Requirements & Tips:
- Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil, but is adaptable to various conditions, including clay and sand.
- Planting: Plant corms in spring, 7–10 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart.
- Maintenance: Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to spider mites. It is recommended to lift and divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigor.
- Uses: Excellent for pollinator gardens (attracts bees), cottage gardens, and as cut flowers.
