Bright Eyes Montbretia
Crocosmia hybrid 'Walbreyes' PP #17,165
Pronunciation: kroh-KOZ-mee-uh
SKU #04878
| Description | Tall spikes of tubular, star-like vivid yellow-orange flowers with deep red throats are upright facing for better presentation and make excellent cut flowers. Highly attractive to hummingbirds. Thrives in the hot sunny border. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Forms foliage clumps 12 to 18 in. tall; flower spikes 18 to 24 in. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Care | Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; protect roots with a thick layer of mulch. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drier soils. Remove bloom stalks after flowers fade. Remove old foliage before new growth appears in early spring. Divide every 3 to 4 years in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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