| Common Name | Montbretia |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocosmia |
| Species | Paniculata |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Summer flowering spikes, sometimes flowers in autumn |
| Leaf Color | bright green to yellow-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite; corms rot in waterlogged soil.
Water regularly during growing season and summer bloom; allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering after flowering in winter.
Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms may reduce.
Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring at growth start. Stop fertilizing once foliage dies back.
Remove spent flower spikes. Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late autumn or early spring.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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