Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber'

montbretia

• 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 September
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)
  
  Arching sprays of glowing orange, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow central eye, appear in August and September among handsome, bronze coloured leaves. This vibrant, bulbous perennial is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, sheltered site, or as part of a 'hot' colour scheme. For maximum impact plant in bold drfits in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They make excellent cut flowers.
  
  
• Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and coverthe 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.