Overview
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Crocosmia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers.
About
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' is a perennial cultivar of the Crocosmia genus, a group of flowering plants in the iris family native to African grasslands. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade with well-drained, moist soil and benefits from a sheltered position. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders and cut flowers. Plant corms in spring, water regularly during growth, and mulch in winter. After flowering, cut back the foliage in autumn. Propagation is by division of corms in spring or autumn.
About the genus
Crocosmia, also known as montbretia, is a small genus of flowering plants in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to the grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, ranging from South Africa to Sudan. One species is endemic to Madagascar.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crocosmia
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crocosmia 'Ember Glow'
- Cultivation
- Plant corms in spring in well-drained soil; water regularly during growth; mulch in winter.
- Pruning
- Cut back foliage after flowering dies down in autumn.
- Propagation
- division of corms in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Crocosmia 'Ember Glow'?
Plant corms in spring in well-drained soil; water regularly during growth; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Crocosmia 'Ember Glow'?
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' need?
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Crocosmia 'Ember Glow'?
Cut back foliage after flowering dies down in autumn.
Is Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' hardy in the UK?
Crocosmia 'Ember Glow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Crocosmia 'Ember Glow'?
Division of corms in spring or autumn.
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More in the Crocosmia genus
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- Crocosmia masonorumMontbretia
- Crocosmia pottsiiPotts' montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiifloramontbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore'Montbretia
- Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant'Montbretia
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