Montbretia are a popular plant around Inishowen. My mother has tried time and time again to grow them in the Midlands of England but they do not seem to like the hot, dry weather. The variety growing wild in the hedgerows are stately and bright enough but if you want something a little different there are plenty of other varieties to choose from. Try “Crocosmia Lucifer”, with their bright, deep red flowers. Some other ones to try if you can get your hands on them are “Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Jackanapes”, with their red and yellow flowers, “Emily Makenzie”, which have fabulous orange blooms or the “Norwich canary”, showing off their bright yellow blooms. Whichever variety you choose, Montbretia should prove to be a glorious addition to your garden. They spread well too.
Horticultural.
Horticultural.
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