Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as montbretia.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: montbretia
Scientific name: Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora
Plant type: Bulbs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora) – KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora) – Audrey from Central Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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