Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Crocosmias form dense clumps of upright sword-shaped foliage, from which sprays of bright orange or red flowers, carried in branched spikes, appear in late summer.
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' is a compact crocosmia. Its wide, bright orange flowers have an attractive mahogany throat. It's ideal for the growing in swathes through the herbaceous border and the flowers are excellent for cutting.
Grow Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' in well-drained soil in full sun. In colder regions choose a sheltered site and mulch the corms in autumn to proect them over winter. Divide congested clumps in spring.
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Crocosmia ‘Emily mckenzie’ and wildlife
Crocosmia ‘Emily mckenzie’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Crocosmia ‘Emily mckenzie’ poisonous?
Crocosmia ‘Emily mckenzie’ has no toxic effects reported.
