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montbretia 'Spitfire'

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A cormous, clump forming, herbaceous perennial with an upright growing habit up to 1m tall when in flower. It has healthy, mid-green, blade-like leaves and strong, arching flower stems that bear orange-red tubular flowers, in late summer

Scientific classification

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

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 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 'Spitfire'

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Quick identification of montbretia 'Spitfire'

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montbretia 'Spitfire' care guide

Water thoroughly once top soil dries halfway down substrate depth
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Watering

Water thoroughly once top soil dries halfway down substrate depth

Fertilizing

Low-nitrogen dilute balanced feed monthly active bloom season

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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