Montbretia Bridgemere hybrid (Crocosmia Bridgemere hybrid)

Botanical Name:

Crocosmia Bridgemere hybrid

Genus:

Crocosmia

Variety or Cultivar:

Bridgemere hybrid ~ Bridgemere hybrid is a clump-forming, cormous perennial with upright, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, long, arching, branched stems bearing racemes of orange-red flowers with yellow centres.

Cultivation:

Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring. Mulch in cold areas to protect from frosts.

Suggested uses:

Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City

Soil types:

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage:

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH:

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light:

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect:

South, East, West

Exposure:

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness:

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)

Specific pest(s):

Red spider mite (box and other)

Diseases:

Generally pest-free.

Propagation method(s):

Division

Skill rating:

Beginner

Maintenance hours / year:

Crocosmia Bridgemere hybrid is:

Deciduous

Flower:

Orange-red in Summer; Orange-red in Autumn

Foliage:

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

Habit:

Clump-forming, Erect

Ultimate height (m):

0.9

Ultimate spread (m):

0.4

Time to maturity:

2-5 years

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