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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

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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Photos (103)

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — orange flowers in the garden; this cultivar shines with its distinctive, image 102
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires moderate watering and winter mulch in colder areas
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — funnel-shaped blooms and sword-like foliage; this variety's robust growth habit and moderate water, image 88
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — funnel-shaped blooms and sword-like foliage
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — `Emily McKenzie` thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells; reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires moderate watering and winter mulch in colder areas; a backdrop of, image 85
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — each about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; blooming late summer to early fall, image 64
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — or to establish rhythm when planted in drifts; bulb / perennial for full or half, image 97
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 68
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — This variety's robust growth habit and moderate water requirements make it apt for a low-maintenance, image 93
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — blooming late summer to early fall; incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to, image 55
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm tones; or to
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — blooming late summer to early fall; incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — and highlighting its resistance to deer; gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and, image 74
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — blooming late summer to early fall; incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to, image 81
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, perfect for borders and as accent plants, image 83
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — each about 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — boasting vibrant orange flowers with a red eye
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial; thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 79
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — or to establish rhythm when planted in drifts; bulb / perennial for full or half
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm, image 96
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Commonly known as Montbretia
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Attracts hummingbirds and is deer-resistant; ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early, image 58
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