Very pretty, I just can't get them to grow for me. I have planted them each of the last 4 years, think it's time for me to give up on them. It appears to be a Crocosmia 'Emily Mckenzie'
You know, Toni...while Crocosmia grows in all types of soil with various pH lebvels...it is always best to start your Crocosmias in a bed with amended soil. They just seem to do it better, I have noticed. I personally find it necessary to insure the starting bed is well-draining.
Thanks Toni an sj, Mine is certainly well drained . I live on a mountain.LOL I have them in 2 spots an thought they benefited from our massive rain storms?? b
I've tried and tried to get those to grow and haven't had any luck Makes me mad because I'd love to have a big old bed of them! Aunt Polly sent me some corms last summer, I was hoping they'd do something. But, unfortunately the bed is still empty :-?
I love crocosmia/montbretia and have loads in my garden. I have some really tall ones called Lucifer that I think are gorgeous.