Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-70 cm) with a spread of 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) and begins to produce its lovely blossoms in the summer. Excellent border plant providing color and contrast to the perennial border. Common Name: montbretia Type: Bulb Family: Iridaceae Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: June to August Bloom Description: Coral-orange with red and yellow Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Flower: Showy, Good Cut Garden locations Culture
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montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' A cormous, herbaceous perennial up to 85cm tall when in flower. It has mid-green, blade-like leaves and arching flower stems that bear an abundance of large, vivid orange, slightly hanging tubular flowers that have dark red ring in the centre. Despite its tropical origin, this Crocosmia (Montbretia) is hardy down to zone 5 and can stay in the ground year-round in all but the harshest climates, reliably blooming season after season. See 6 varieties, including Crocosmia Lucifer and Emily McKenzie. How to grow crocosmia Grow crocosmia in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide congested clumps every three to five years to rejuvenate them and encourage better flowering. In colder regions you may need to mulch the corms to protect them from frost. More on growing crocosmia: When can I split crocosmia corms? Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' Common Name: Montbretia, Crocosmia Truly impressive, glowing orange flowers with crimson throats stand in rows on wiry, gracefully arched stems from midsummer thru early fall. These stems make long-lasting cut flowers and add tropical flair to any bouquet or garden.
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Cultivar: 'Emily McKenzie' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline Height: 60cm Spread: 8cm. 'Emily McKenzie' is a compact, cormous perennial forming a narrow clump of upright, sword-shaped, pleated, mid-green leaves and arching, branched stems bearing dense racemes of purple buds opening to funnel-shaped, red-marked, deep orange flowers from late summer into autumn. Montbretia Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' Vibrant trumpet shaped flowers on arching stems with bold sword-like foliage. Cousins to the gladiolus, these are hardy plants that produce clumps of green sword-shaped leaves, with tall, arching spikes of funnel-shaped blossoms appearing in mid to late summer. EMILY MCKENZIE MONTBRETIA Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' Glowing orange flowers have crimson bands around the throats blooming midsummer through early fall on gracefully arching stems. Clumps of sword-like foliage mature at 24 to 30 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Excellent cut flower. USDA Z6 - Cold Hardy to 0 to -10(F).
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$15.99 $12.79 per Bag of 10 Quantity: Add to cart Add to wishlist Shipping: Shipping begins the week of March 4th, 2024 More Information Overview In late summer, 'Emily McKenzie' Crocosmia sets the garden aflame with bi-color blooms of coppery-orange and red. Vertical bright green foliage adds interest. Everything you need to know about Montbretia 'Emily Mckenzie' (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'), including propagation, ideal conditions and common pests and problems. We use cookies to analyse site performance and deliver personalised content.
Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' Montbretia is a wonderful iris relative with striking coral-orange flowers with red banding along its throat. As with all other Crocosmia, 'Emily McKenzie' should be planted deeper than typical or protected by extra mulch due to its winter hardiness, or lack thereof. Fragrant flower Hardiness Height Soil Clear filter Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' (Montbretia) perennial cut flower Description Specifications The Crocosmia is a cormous perennial from the iris family (Iridaceae) and is native to South Africa. The Crocosmia is also known by its old name montbretia.
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Family: Iridaceae · Common Name: Crocosmia FREE with every plant purchased: The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here! A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year. Plant description Arching spikes of crimson-splashed, bright orange, freesia-like flowers appear from August to 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.
