Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant montbretia in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildflower meadows – a garden that recreates an open and natural habitat, a field covered with herbs and other wild plants;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. montbretia can be applied in/as:

• Cut flowers – to harvest and decorate the house;
• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;
• Wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;