Try these little beauties anywhere you want color. Great for the front of borders, or in front of shrubs, or lining a walk. Montbretias are named for the French botanist, Montbret, who accompanied Napolean on his Egytian campaign. This flower is a hybrid of two crocosmia species from South Africa. Montbretias have flowers somewhat larger than crocosmias.
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Botanical Name: Crocosmia crocosmiflora
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Color: Brilliant red and yellow flowers
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Spread/Width: Plant 9 bulbs per sq ft.
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Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preferences: Will grow in most soil types that are well drained.
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Advantages: Deer resistant. Excellent cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds.
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Zones: Hardy in Zones 9-10. Tender bulb in others. When frost threatens, lift bulb for next spring.
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