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montbretia [Bressingham Beacon]

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A cormous, clump forming, herbaceous perennial with an upright growing habit up to 1.2m tall when in flower. It has healthy, mid-green, blade-like leaves and strong, arching flower stems that bear orange and yellow tubular flowers, from mid to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: montbretia [Bressingham Beacon] (Crocosmia Bressingham Beacon ('Blos'))
Genus: Crocosmia
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of montbretia [Bressingham Beacon]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of montbretia [Bressingham Beacon]

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montbretia [Bressingham Beacon] care guide

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives

Fertilizing

Balanced crocosmia feed every three weeks from spring into midsummer

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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