Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
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Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
- Crocosmias add big, bold colour wherever they're placed - and 'Emily McKenzie' is no exception!
- A glorious herbaceous perennial featuring spiky blades of foliage and bright orange-red flowers atop gently arching stems
- Alongside adding personality, vigour and shed loads of oomph into any tired border, this crocosmia is also lovely and easy to grow
- For the best impact, consider placing these clump-forming plants (also known as coppertips) in repeating blocks throughout your flower bed
- 'Emily McKenzie' has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, which is conferred upon those flowers known to perform particularly well in British gardens
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' grows well in 30 cm pots, providing fiery late summer colour in temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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