montbretia 'Firebird'
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A bulbous herbaceous perennial with upright, lance-shaped dark green leaves. Arching stems bear large, yellow tubular flowers with a yellow throat from summer through until autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- montbretia 'Firebird' (Crocosmia 'Firebird')
- Genus
- Crocosmia
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of montbretia 'Firebird'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of montbretia 'Firebird'
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montbretia 'Firebird' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, drier once winter dormancy arrives
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced crocosmia feed every three weeks from spring into midsummer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, except the removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps in spring just before new growth starts
Growing
GrowingPlant 8-10cm deep in spring, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained and preferably sandy soil in full sun or partial shade; if clumps become congested, divide them in early spring. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
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