Crocosmia masonorum is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright growth and arching flower sprays. It has deciduous, stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. Flowering occurs from July to September. Plant in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot in fertile, moisture-retentive loam.

Crocosmia masonorum (montbretia) forms upright clumps with arching flower sprays and pleated sword-shaped leaves, flowering from July to September.

Crocosmias send up arching, one-sided sprays of funnel-shaped flowers in vivid orange, scarlet, apricot and yellow, held on wiry stems above stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves. They flower from midsummer into autumn, grow from corms that build up into congested colonies, and bring a hot, almost tropical note to a late border. Scale ranges from compact kinds under half a metre to the largest cultivars approaching a metre and a half, and the seed capsules that follow are attractive in their own right.

Crocosmia masonorum

Montbretia | Crocosmia masonorum

Crocosmia matthewsiana is a corm-forming perennial in the iris family Iridaceae, notable for producing arching spikes of red and orange flowers. It develops from basal underground corms that form vertical chains, a trait that affects both propagation and control. Flowering in the UK occurs from July to September. The corm chains are fragile and can separate easily, which influences how it is divided and moved.

Crocosmia matthewsiana (montbretia) produces red and orange flower spikes in the UK from July to September.

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.

Crocosmia matthewsiana

Montbretia | Crocosmia matthewsiana

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright growth and arching flower sprays. Leaves are deciduous, stiff and pleated, with sword-shaped blades of mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September and suits sunny, sheltered positions. Use it in borders, cottage gardens or as a cut flower.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos' is a clump-forming perennial with pleated sword leaves and arching flower sprays from July to September.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'A. E. Amos'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright stems that carry arching sprays of flowers. Foliage is deciduous, stiff, pleated and sword-shaped in a mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September. Plant in a sheltered, sun-facing spot with fertile, moisture-retentive loam for best results.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore' blooms July to September and suits sheltered south, east or west borders in moisture-retentive, fertile.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Aurore'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant' is a clump-forming perennial producing upright stems with arching sprays of flowers. The foliage is deciduous, with stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves in mid to bright green. It thrives in south-, west- or east-facing sites in fertile, moisture-retentive loam and is suited to sheltered positions. Flowering occurs from July to September, supplying stems for cutting or summer borders.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant' flowers July to September and suits fertile, moisture-retentive borders and cut-flowers.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Carmin Brilliant'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright, arching flower sprays. Leaves are deciduous, stiff and pleated, forming sword-shaped blades of mid to bright green. It blooms from July to September. Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive loam in a south-, west- or east-facing, sheltered position.

Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' (Crocosmia) forms clumps with arching flower sprays that bloom July to September and suits south-, west- or east-facing.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'

Montbretia 'Emily McKenzie' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Firebird' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright stems bearing arching flower sprays. The plant has deciduous, stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. It prefers full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive loam and a sheltered, south, west or east-facing aspect. Flowering takes place from July to September.

Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Firebird') produces clump-forming, upright plants with arching flower sprays from July to September.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Firebird'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Firebird'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Golden Glory' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that produces upright stems bearing arching sprays of flowers. It has deciduous, stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. Flowering occurs from July to September. It suits a sunny, sheltered spot in moisture-retentive soil.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Golden Glory' flowers from July to September and suits fertile, moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Golden Glory'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Golden Glory'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty' is a clump-forming perennial producing upright stems topped with arching sprays of summer flowers. Foliage is deciduous, consisting of stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. It flowers in the UK from July to September. Plants perform best in full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive soil in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot.

Montbretia 'His Majesty' flowers July to September and suits sunny, sheltered borders or as a source of cut flowers in moisture-retentive soil.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty'

Montbretia 'His Majesty' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'His Majesty'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Jackanapes' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright stems that carry arching sprays of flowers. Leaves are stiff, pleated and sword-shaped and are deciduous through winter. It favours full sun to partial shade in a fertile, moisture-retentive loam and flowers from July to September. Best placed in a south, west or east-facing, sheltered spot.

Montbretia 'Jackanapes' is a clump-forming Crocosmia that flowers from July to September and prefers full sun to partial shade on moist, fertile soil.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Jackanapes'

Montbretia 'Jackanapes' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Jackanapes'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'James Coey' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that produces upright clumps with arching flower sprays. It has stiff, pleated, sword-shaped deciduous leaves in mid to bright green and flowers from July to September. It prefers full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive loam and suits south, west or east-facing, sheltered spots. Plant in moist but well-drained soil of any pH and expect winter hardiness around H4–H6.

Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'James Coey') flowers July to September and suits south, west or east-facing, sheltered borders in moist.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'James Coey'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'James Coey'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Hamilton' is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems that carry arching sprays of flowers. The plant forms stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves that are deciduous. It prefers full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive loam enriched with organic matter. Flowering occurs from July to September, providing a summer to early-autumn display.

Montbretia 'Lady Hamilton' (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Hamilton') flowers July to September and suits full sun to partial shade in fertile.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Hamilton'

Montbretia 'Lady Hamilton' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Hamilton'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Wilson' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that carries upright growth with arching sprays of flowers. Leaves are deciduous, stiff and pleated, shaped like swords and mid to bright green. It blooms from July to September. Suited to fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun to partial shade on a sheltered, south, west or east-facing site.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Wilson' flowers July to September and prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun to partial shade.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Wilson'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Lady Wilson'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Mrs Geoffrey Howard' is a perennial montbretia that forms clumps with upright stems bearing arching sprays of flowers. Leaves are deciduous, stiff, pleated and sword-shaped, mid to bright green in colour. It flowers from July to September and suits sunny, sheltered positions. Use it in borders, cottage gardens, for cutting or to naturalise in sunny patches.

Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Mrs Geoffrey Howard') flowers July to September and prefers full sun to partial shade on fertile.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Mrs Geoffrey Howard'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Mrs Geoffrey Howard'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen Alexandra' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that carries upright growth topped by arching flower sprays. The foliage is deciduous, with stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September and is valued for summer stems for cutting and border planting. Plants perform best in sunny, sheltered sites with moisture-retentive loam improved by organic matter.

Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen Alexandra') has arching flower sprays July to September and suits sunny, sheltered borders or cutting.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen Alexandra'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen Alexandra'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen of Spain' is a clump-forming montbretia with upright growth and arching flower sprays. Its foliage is deciduous, composed of stiff, pleated, sword-shaped leaves of mid to bright green. Flowering occurs from July to September. It favours full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive loam and a sheltered aspect.

Montbretia 'Queen of Spain' (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen of Spain') flowers from July to September and suits sunny, sheltered borders in fertile.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen of Spain'

Montbretia 'Queen of Spain' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Queen of Spain'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sir Matthew Wilson' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright growth that bears arching sprays of flowers. The leaves are deciduous, stiff and pleated, sword-shaped and mid to bright green. It prefers full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive loam and flowers from July to September. Plant in a sheltered south-, west- or east-facing spot for best results.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sir Matthew Wilson' is a clump-forming perennial that flowers from July to September and suits sunny sheltered.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sir Matthew Wilson'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sir Matthew Wilson'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare' is a clump-forming perennial with an upright habit that bears arching sprays of summer flowers. The foliage is deciduous, stiff and pleated, with sword-shaped leaves in mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September. Best positioned in a sheltered, sunny spot in fertile, moisture-retentive loam.

Montbretia 'Solfatare' (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare') flowers from July to September and suits sheltered, sunny borders and cut-flower use.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'

Montbretia 'Solfatare' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sprowston Glory' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that bears upright growth with arching sprays of flowers. The foliage is deciduous, stiff and pleated, forming sword-shaped fans of mid to bright green. It flowers July to September on arching spikes and prefers a sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing position.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sprowston Glory' flowers July to September and suits sunny, sheltered borders and cut-flower beds.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sprowston Glory'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Sprowston Glory'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Star of the East' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family that carries upright growth topped by arching flower sprays. The leaves are deciduous, stiff and pleated, sword-shaped and mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September. Use it where tall, vertical foliage and late-summer stems are required, including cutting.

Montbretia 'Star of the East' (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora) is a clump-forming perennial with arching flower sprays that bloom July to September.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Star of the East'

Montbretia 'Star of the East' | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Star of the East'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Tigridie' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family bearing upright stems with arching flower sprays. Leaves are stiff, pleated and sword-shaped and die back in winter. It flowers from July to September. Best planted in full sun to partial shade on a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing site in fertile, moisture-retentive soil.

Montbretia (Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Tigridie') produces arching flower sprays from July to September and suits borders, cutting and naturalising areas.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Tigridie'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Tigridie'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Vesuvius' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright growth and arching flower sprays. It carries stiff, pleated, sword-shaped mid to bright green leaves that are deciduous. Flowering runs from July to September. It suits full sun to partial shade on fertile, moisture-retentive loam in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing position.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Vesuvius' produces arching flower sprays from July to September and prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil in a.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Vesuvius'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Vesuvius'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Red' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with upright, sword-shaped leaves and arching sprays of flowers. It carries stiff, pleated foliage that dies back after the season. Plant in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot in moisture-retentive, fertile loam. It flowers from July to September.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Red' forms upright clumps with arching flower sprays July to September and suits south, west or.

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Red'

Montbretia | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Red'

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Yellow' is a clump-forming perennial in the iris family with an upright habit and arching flower sprays. Leaves are deciduous, stiff, pleated and sword-shaped in mid to bright green. It flowers from July to September. Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive loam in a sheltered, south, west or east-facing spot in full sun to partial shade.

Montbretia Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Walburton Yellow' flowers July to September; plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun to partial shade.