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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`) — each about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; blooming late summer to early fall, image 90
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Mulching can assist in retaining soil moisture and keeping roots cool.<br><br>For the landscape designer; each
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — blooming late summer to early fall
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial for full or half; can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component of their
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects; `Emily McKenzie` thrives in full sun
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — or to establish rhythm when planted in drifts; bulb / perennial for full or half, image 71
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Mulching can assist in retaining soil moisture and keeping roots cool.<br><br>For the landscape, image 69
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — orange flowers in the garden; this cultivar shines with its distinctive, image 76
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 57
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, image 65
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — each about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; blooming late summer to early fall
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires moderate watering and winter mulch in colder areas; a backdrop of evergreen shrubs
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — funnel-shaped blooms and sword-like foliage; this variety's robust growth habit and moderate water, image 62
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — boasting vibrant orange flowers with a red eye; making it a captivating feature in beds, image 54
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — `Emily McKenzie` thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained; mulching can assist in, image 92
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — and highlighting its resistance to deer
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — boasting vibrant orange flowers with a red eye; making it a captivating feature in beds, image 80
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — funnel-shaped blooms and sword-like foliage; this variety's robust growth habit and moderate water requirements
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — A backdrop of evergreen shrubs or a canvas of green grasses can accentuate its fiery color palette; hardy in Zones
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — bulb / perennial with orange blooms; though it may benefit from regular watering during dry spells, image 77
Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; bulb / perennial with orange blooms
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