Crocosmia 'LADY JANE'

Crocosmia 'LADY JANE'
monbretia

SIZE/TYPE	mid-sized perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.6-0.8m
USUAL WIDTH	0.5-1m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	+multicolored:red and orange
BLOOMING TIME	July - August
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	6 (down to -23°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials Summer blooms

Montbretia is a gorgeous perennial of exotic appearance from southern and eastern parts of Africa. In spite of its origin it proved hardy in temperate regions of the world and many varieties can withstand USDA zone 6 winters with occasional swings a few degrees lower. There are over 300 varieties listed and their number keeps on increasing. One wonders how yellow, orange, and red and their combinations can still bring something new.

Lady Jane is a novelty montbretia variety for 2016. Unfortunately we have not been able to trace back its breeder as we would have sent him (or her) a thanking letter for such an extraordinary addition to existing reds among montbretias. Lady Jane produces firm, bell-shaped, wide-open flowers of vibrant soft red with orange shades and yellow and red paintings in the throat. It forms a compact, not bending plant which makes a stunning display and everyone passing by want it. Sword-like leaves are rich green and confirm plant's affiliation with iris family. Mature plant in full bloom is about 70 cm.

Montbretia does best in fertile, moist but well drained soil of any pH, preferably in full sun. Winter mulch is not necessary but may help newly transplanted plants to survive the first winter before the corms grow deeper to the soil. Hardy to about -25°C (USDA zone 5b-6)

Last update 19-08-2016

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