Bressingham Dark Fires montbretia
Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Orange
Attracts
Notes
'Bressingham Dark Fires' montbretia (Crocosmia 'Bressingham Dark Fires') is a bulb that gives the garden a fiery lift. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow stamens open from early to late summer and draw hummingbirds and bees. It sits low on the menu for rabbits. The green, sword-like leaves have a bronze flush that adds spiky texture.
Pairs well with Gladiolus, Virginia sweetspire, and Spiderwort.