Buy Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Also Known As

Crocosmia 'Emily MacKenzie'
Crocosmia 'Emily McKensie'
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'
Montbretia x 'Emily McKenzie'
Emily McKenzie Crocosmia
Lady McKenzie Crocosmia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 24"-24"

planting zones

7a-9b

3" | $16

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Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' plant details

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer apricot, orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange, red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A distinctive cultivar from 1954, ‘Emily Mackenzie’ is a vigorous, free-flowering plant with extra large, dark orange flowers with yellow throats each surrounded by a red ring. Crocosmia is distinguished by tall, sword-shaped leaves and arching stems of flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The blooms attract hummingbirds and are excellent for cutting. Full to part sun in average to moist, moderately rich, well-drained soil. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bright as an Aztec sun, these huge 3" flat flowers are burnt orange with a circle of deep red centered with yellow... an amazing show from this vigorous spreading plant. S/M-D/room to spread/Mulch in colder zones

By: Forestfarm

Plant on FIRE! Late summer 'DRAMA QUEEN' that gets all the attention…sizzling deep orange flowers with scarlet red centers July > Sept – Pair these with red Penstemon and a bit of yellow and watch the heat…or pair with a blue aster and see how opposites attract! Full sun, most soils – If you can bear to take a stalk or two away from the hummers they make dynamite cut flowers too – 2 ½' tall, slowly expanding clump – Easy to grow and maintain –

By: Secret Garden Growers

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Emily McKenzie’ displays arching spikes of orange flowers with maroon rings surrounding yellow eyes. The green, sword-like foliage also provides interest in the garden. Divide every 3-4 years for best flower production. Montbretia adds long lasting color to mixed perennial borders, containers or mass plantings. Prefers light, humus-rich, well-drained soil. A winter mulch in cooler climates is helpful.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Emily McKenzie produces smoky orange flowers with a mahogany eye. These blooms pop from sprays of orange buds encased in purple sheaths. Fun in the garden and fabulous as accents in bouquets with peach dahlias.

By: Leafari

Above a sea of bronze-toned foliage, dark purple calyxes highlight 'Emily Mckenzie's wide-open, yellowish orange flowers, and dramatic maroon markings decorate their pale orange centers. To enhance the stunning carousel of color, pair this robust beauty with Aster 'Bill's Big Blue'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A tough cormous evergreen perennial for light shade. Fans of tall, strappy, sword-like, bronze green foliage, with pale red stems, arise from clusters of Gladioli-like corms. It bears in late summer spikes of large orange starry, lily-like flowers with mahogany markings.A splendid and unusual perennial, a must for any keen gardener, quickly clumping.Rare.All crocosmias are wonderful plants and deserve to be more widely grown. They are particularly valued for their bright flowers that appear before the autumn flowers start and when many of the summer flowers are taking a bit of break.