Crocosmia masoniorum
montbretia bulbs
Funnel-shaped, bright orange-red flowers are borne on arching stems from midsummer and seem to hover just above the pleated, bright green...
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10 × corms
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Plant description
Funnel-shaped, bright orange-red flowers are borne on arching stems from midsummer and seem to hover just above the pleated, bright green leaves. Grow them at the edges of a shrub or mixed border where it will add clumps of intense, late summer colour. This montbretia will become quite tolerant of drought once it has had a chance to become established and it spreads to form a good-sized clump. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Crocosmia masoniorum:
Potted plants can be planted any time of year, avoiding water-saturated and frozen soil. Mix in some well-rotted compost with the excavated soil and firm around the plant and provide a thick layer of mulch (well-rotted compost) as winter protection for the roots.
Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Plant the corms (bulbs) in spring approximately 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 10-15 cm (4-6in) apart.
In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage, and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage.
Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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