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Other common names montbretia 'Emberglow'
Family Iridaceae
Genus Crocosmia are deciduous cormous perennials with erect, sword-shaped leaves and branched spikes of showy, funnel-shaped flowers in summer
Details 'Emberglow' is a cormous perennial to 75cm tall, with narrow leaves and branched spikes of curved, funnel-shaped deep red flowers to 8cm long in summer
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade.
Propagation Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Garden Edging City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Prone to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases Generally disease free
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