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 5–9Climate Mediterranean

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Photos (103)

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — A backdrop of evergreen shrubs or a canvas of green grasses can accentuate its fiery color palette, image 72

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`) — gardeners will appreciate its allure to hummingbirds and beneficial insects; `Emily McKenzie` thrives, image 73

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`) — Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial; thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 79

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`) — bulb / perennial for full or half; can ensure this Crocosmia remains a beloved and enduring component, image 78

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — orange flowers in the garden; this cultivar shines with its distinctive, image 76

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`) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; bulb / perennial with orange blooms, image 82

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`) — 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`) — this cultivar shines with its distinctive; commonly known as Montbretia, image 87

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`) — Commonly known as Montbretia; montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' is a striking perennial, image 86

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 90

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — ensuring a commanding presence from midsummer to early fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, image 91

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`) — 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 94

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`) — `Emily McKenzie` thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained; mulching can assist in, image 92

Montbretia (Crocosmia X `Emily Mckenzie`) — incorporating Montbretia `Emily McKenzie` offers an opportunity to create focal points with its warm, image 96

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