Crocosmia Emily McKenzie

Add a blast of late summer heat to your garden with these deep orange flowers, each with dark mahogany eye. Makes a vibrant display. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Weight0.00000000 kg
ColourOrange
Flowering MonthAugust, July, June
Height31-60 cm
ConditionFree Draining, Moist Soil
AspectPartial Shade, Sunny
SuitabilityBeds/Borders, Cottage Garden, Cutflower, Seaside
Description

Adds a blast of late summer heat to your garden with these deep orange flowers, each with dark mahogany eye. Makes a vibrant display. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’ is a vibrant perennial known for its stunning late summer blooms featuring deep orange flowers with a dark mahogany eye. It typically grows to about 60 cm (24 inches) in height and 40 cm (16 inches) in spread.

This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, organically rich soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, and a balanced fertilizer can be applied in spring. In cold climates, mulching or storing the corms can protect them from freezing.

For landscaping, ‘Emily McKenzie’ looks best when planted in groups or integrated into mixed borders, and it complements other late summer flowers like Echinacea and Rudbeckia. Additionally, its blooms attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. Overall, it adds a vibrant touch to garden settings in late summer.

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