montbretia

Montbretias require plenty of moisture to thrive, but need to be watered in moderation in order to avoid overwatering. During the summer months, it is best to water montbretias twice a week, making sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged. During the cooler months, montbretias can be watered less frequently, usually once a week. Make sure that the soil dries out a bit between waterings, and avoid getting the foliage wet when watering.

Montbretia (Crocosmia ‘Blos’ BRESSINGHAM BEACON) is most successful when planted in full sun. In order to ensure the plant bloom best, direct sunlight should be provided for at least 6 hours per day, preferably during the morning. If planted in partial shade, the montbretia will still produce blooms, but they may be fewer and the spires will be shorter. With ideal sunlight exposure, the montbretia will have plentiful, vibrant blooms with strong spires and foliage.

Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Blos' Bressingham Beacon) should be pruned in late winter/early spring, after flowering has finished, to avoid cutting off newly forming flower buds. Cut the older stems from the crown of the plant, removing some of the older foliage to allow new shoots to emerge and flower. Prune lightly, removing about 1 third of the oldest stems close to the base of the plant. Don't prune too much, as it may reduce the flowering potential of the plant.