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montbretia 'Hellfire'

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A cormous, clump forming, herbaceous perennial, with a vigorous, but not spreading, growing habit up to 1.2m tall when in flower. It has mid-green, blade-like leaves and arching flower stems that bear an abundance of glowing vermillion-red tubular flowers that have a darker red throat from mid to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: montbretia 'Hellfire' (Crocosmia 'Hellfire')
Genus: Crocosmia
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of montbretia 'Hellfire'

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Quick identification of montbretia 'Hellfire'

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montbretia 'Hellfire' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist during growth, drier in winter rest
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth, drier in winter rest

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and during summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required, except the removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring when clumps become congested or Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe

Growing

Corms should be planted in moderately fertile, humus rich soil approximately 10cm deep and 7.5–10cm apart in groups to form clumps. Water if it is a dry season as a lack of water reduces flowering. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well.

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