Crocosmia crocosmiaflora 'Emily McKenzie'

Overview

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie': The Exotic Sunset Star

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' is a captivating and highly decorative variety, cherished for its unusually large, wide-open blooms and its rich, autumnal palette. Unlike the purely solid colours of other varieties, 'Emily McKenzie' offers a more intricate display: each glowing, deep-orange flower is accented with a striking mahogany-red ring at the throat, creating a dramatic "starburst" effect. Its compact, arching stems and pleated, sword-like foliage give it a graceful,fountain-like habit. This variety is the perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of tropical sophistication and warm, glowing tones to the mid-to-late summer border.

Key Features

• Striking Bi-Colour Detail: The bold contrast between the vivid orange petals and the dark maroon centres gives these flowers a level of detail and depth that is truly exceptional for the species.

• Large, Decorative Blooms: 'Emily McKenzie' is known for its broad, outward-facing flowers, which are significantly larger and more "open" than the smaller nodding bells of traditional montbretia.

• Compact and Graceful: Reaching a tidy height of around 60 cm, it is more manageable than taller varieties,making it ideal for mid-border positions or large decorative patio containers.

• Late-Summer Brilliance: Blooming from August into September, it provides a vital burst of warmth just as other summer perennials begin to fade, bridging the gap into autumn beautifully.

Gardener's Tip

To ensure your 'Emily McKenzie' thrives, plant the corms in moist but well-drained soil. While they are quite resilient,they truly dislike sitting in waterlogged ground over the winter. To keep the displays looking fresh, mulch the base of the plants in late autumn to protect the corms from deep frosts. In the spring, simply clear away the dead, straw-like foliage to make way for the new, vibrant green shoots.

Specifications

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