Montbretia ‘Spitfire’ (Crocosmia ‘Spitfire’) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as montbretia ‘Spitfire’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: montbretia ‘Spitfire’
Scientific name: Crocosmia ‘Spitfire’
Plant type: Bulbs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Montbretia ‘Spitfire’ (Crocosmia ‘Spitfire’) – Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
