Crocosmia 'Gold Rush' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
montbretia
Crocosmia 'Gold Rush'
Montbretia, or Crocosmia 'Gold Rush', is a unique and beautiful plant species that is sure to add interest and color to any garden. With its vibrant orange-yellow flowers and majestic tall foliage, this plant is truly breathtaking. Montbretia blooms profusely in the summertime, adding a cheerful spot of sunshine to your garden. It is a wonderfully easy plant to care for and is relatively pest and disease free. Montbretia's bold and dynamic colors create an eye-catching, long lasting display that will be sure to make your garden standout.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Orange Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Montbretia should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. During the summer months, soil should be watered every 5-7 days, and during the winter, every 10-14 days. Soil should always be kept moist but not soggy, as Montbretia can become prone to root rot if it is overwatered. When watering, water evenly around the plant and make sure the soil is getting plenty of water.
sunlight
Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Gold Rush') thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade as well. During the summer months, plants should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day; however, in particularly hot climates, some afternoon shade is recommended to prevent the foliage from becoming scorched. In milder climates, Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Gold Rush') is best grown in full sun for best flowering. In the winter months, shorter amounts of sunlight is suitable, and 5-6 hours is plenty for plants in colder regions.
pruning
Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Gold Rush') should be pruned in early spring, just as the new growth is starting to appear. Pruning should involve cutting back the previous year's flower stems to the base and also removing any dead, damaged or otherwise unhealthy foliage from the plant. With montbretia, prune lightly and only take off the spent flower stems and small amounts of foliage. Over-pruning can reduce blooming and should be avoided.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Crocosmia 'Gold Rush' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
