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Montbretia

Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`

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Overview

Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial, boasting vibrant orange flowers with a red eye, blooming late summer to early fall. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, perfect for borders and as accent plants. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires moderate watering and winter mulch in colder areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–9Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their garden; boasting vibrant, image 75
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — This variety's robust growth habit and moderate water requirements make it apt for a low-maintenance garden; orangeMontbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects; `Emily McKenzie` thrives, image 73Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Attracts hummingbirds and is deer-resistant; ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early, image 84Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial with orange blooms; though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells, image 103Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Commonly known as Montbretia; montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial, image 86Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm tones+96

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their garden; boasting vibrant, image 75
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — This variety's robust growth habit and moderate water requirements make it apt for a low-maintenance garden; orange
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects; `Emily McKenzie` thrives, image 73
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Attracts hummingbirds and is deer-resistant; ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early, image 84
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial with orange blooms; though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells, image 103
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Commonly known as Montbretia; montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial, image 86
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm tones
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — and highlighting its resistance to deer; gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and, image 100
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm, image 70
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial for full or half
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — making it a captivating feature in beds; and highlighting its resistance to deer, image 89
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — making it a captivating feature in beds
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — `Emily McKenzie` thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained; mulching can assist in retaining
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their garden; boasting vibrant, image 101
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — this cultivar shines with its distinctive; commonly known as Montbretia, image 87
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — orange flowers in the garden; this cultivar shines with its distinctive
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells; reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and, image 94
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial with orange blooms; though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — A backdrop of evergreen shrubs or a canvas of green grasses can accentuate its fiery color palette, image 98
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their garden; boasting vibrant orange flowers
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — or to establish rhythm when planted in drifts
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects; `Emily McKenzie` thrives, image 99
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — This variety's robust growth habit and moderate water requirements make it apt for a low-maintenance garden
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial
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