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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia]
Also Known As
- Crocosmia crocosmiiflora 'Antique Montbretia'
- Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'Antique Montbretia'
- Antique Montbretia Crocosmia
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 28"-36"
- W: 12"-48"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia] plant details
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 28 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia]
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora [antique montbretia]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Crocosmia 'George Davidson', Crocosmia x crocosmiflora 'George Davison', Montbretia 'George Davison', George Davison Crocosmia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walrhead'
aka Crocosmia 'Little Redhead', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Little Redhead', Little Redhead Montbretia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 15"-20"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
aka Crocosmia 'Solfaterre', Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare', Solfaterre Montbretia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 9"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 36"-40"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- regular
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Crocosmia 'Walcroy'
aka Crocosmia 'Walberton Yellow', Montebretia 'Walberton Yellow', Walberton Yellow Montbretia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry in summer
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