Crocosmia 'RED KING'
Crocosmia 'RED KING'
montbretia
montbretia
SIZE/TYPE | mid-sized perennial |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.4-0.6m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.5-0.6m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | red |
BLOOMING TIME | August |
LOCATION | full sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5b (down to -27°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
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Montbretia is a gorgeous perennial of exotic appearance from southern and eastern parts of Africa. In spite of its origin it proved hardy in temperate regions of the world and many varieties can withstand USDA zone 6 winters with occasional swings a few degrees lower. There are over 300 varieties listed and their number keeps on increasing. One wonders how yellow, orange, and red and their combinations can still bring something new.
Red King is one of the red flowering montbretias you fall in love with at the first sight. Its campanulate flowers are rich red with orange throat and appear from late July until late August atop slight arching stems. It makes large but compact and dense clumps about 50 cm tall. Leaves are medium green and sword-like which confirms plant's affiliation with iris family. The exotic feeling is highlighted by the way the flowers are formed in almost horizontal inflorescence and open upwards like flowers of strelitzia.
Montbretia does best in fertile, moist but well drained soil of any pH, preferably in full sun. Winter mulch is not necessary but may help newly transplanted plants to survive the first winter before the corms grow deeper to the soil. Hardy to about -25°C (USDA zone 5b-6)
Last update 27-08-2020
Red King is one of the red flowering montbretias you fall in love with at the first sight. Its campanulate flowers are rich red with orange throat and appear from late July until late August atop slight arching stems. It makes large but compact and dense clumps about 50 cm tall. Leaves are medium green and sword-like which confirms plant's affiliation with iris family. The exotic feeling is highlighted by the way the flowers are formed in almost horizontal inflorescence and open upwards like flowers of strelitzia.
Montbretia does best in fertile, moist but well drained soil of any pH, preferably in full sun. Winter mulch is not necessary but may help newly transplanted plants to survive the first winter before the corms grow deeper to the soil. Hardy to about -25°C (USDA zone 5b-6)
Last update 27-08-2020
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