Plant montbretia properly
If the specific planting date is set in April or May, place the tuber of a Crocosmia in lukewarm water the night before. On the day itself, dig small pits with a depth of 10 to 20 cm at a distance of 35 cm to create a 2 cm thick layer of sand on the bottom. A handful of compost with Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) optimizes the excavated earth. Plant the tuber in a garden Montbretie at least 10 cm, maximum 20 cm deep and pour on.
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A Montbretie garden that has been bought ready-made or grown by hand in a pot also tolerates planting in August / September. In this case, do not place the young plant lower than it was cared for in the container. It is important to note extensive winter protection from leaves and coniferous branches, because the ornamental shrub has only limited frost resistance.
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Care tips
The Montbretie garden fulfills all expectations as a majestic ornamental shrub if it is given the following care program:
- Water abundantly and regularly without waterlogging
- Twice a season fertilize, in May and July
- Clean off dead flowers immediately
- Cut back the withered stems in autumn to just above the leaves
- Only cut the leaves close to the ground when they have been completely drawn in
If the Crocosmia stays in the bed through the winter, it cannot get through the cold season without a thick layer of leaves, straw and brushwood. In rough locations you can get the tubers out of the ground in autumn after pruning them so that they can overwinter in the cool, dark cellar in soil and sand.
Which location is suitable?
The Montbretie garden favors a shady location. Specifically, this requirement implies a bright location that cannot get under the blazing midday sun. In addition, no canopy casts a shadow on the ornamental shrub. Crocosmia wants the soil to be nutrient-rich, loose-humic and fresh-moist with good drainage.
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What soil does the plant need?
The sunnier the location, the more humid the soil should be. The Montbretie garden may not be bothered by waterlogging, whereas nutritious, deeply humus soil is welcomed. If you cultivate a Crocosmia in the bucket, choose a substrate that is as low in peat as possible, so that permanent water storage is ensured.
What is the best time to plant?
The wise choice of the planting time contributes significantly to the winter hardiness of a Montbretie garden. Since all crocosmia in our latitudes are not completely hardy, we recommend spring planting for tubers from April to May. If you prefer the classic planting time in late summer to autumn for the ornamental shrub, it should be a preferred, potted garden Montbretie.
When is the flowering time?
The up to 20 individual flowers along the stiffly upright stems unfold their splendor almost all summer long. Look forward to a flowering period from June / July to August, which in good years extends into September. The more consistently you clean off withered flowers during this time, the more generously the Crocosmia will give They with their floral beauty in bright orange, deep red, intense yellow or elegant Apricot.
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Cut montbretie properly
It comes on several occasions Secateurs for use when it is a matter of professionally caring for the Montbretie garden. The following overview lists all occasions with tips on how to do it:
- As a vase decoration: cut the crocosmia when the lower flowers have just opened
- For a long flowering period: Clean out wilted flower panicles regularly
- Preventing the formation of seeds: Cut off dead stems to just above the foliage
- Central pruning: either in autumn or late winter, cut the foliage to just above the ground
Before starting the main cut, it is essential that you wait until all the leaves have yellowed. Until then, the tuber draws in the remaining nutrients in order to create a depot for the next season.
Fertilize montbretie properly
The garden of Montbretie gratefully accepts starting fertilization in May in the form of compost, horn shavings or guano granulate. During the summer flowering period, you can replenish the nutrient reserves with another fertilizer in June / July. If the Crocosmia thrives in the planter, fertilize in the same rhythm with a practical liquid preparation.
Overwinter
If a Montbretie garden thrives in a mild winter location, there is a prospect of healthy overwintering. The most important requirement is extensive winter protection, because the Crocosmia cannot survive temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius. Leave the foliage on the plant until late winter as it will act as a natural coat. In addition, pile up a 20 to 30 cm thick layer of leaves on the root disc, which is covered with coniferous branches. In the pot you put the perennial in the frost-free, light winter quarters, where it is watered from time to time so that the root ball does not dry out.
If the garden is in a winter gray region, treat the Crocosmia like its relatives Gladiolus. In autumn, cut the leaves when they are completely absorbed. Then dig up the tuber and wrap it in newspaper. Alternatively, the Montbretie garden lingers in a wooden box filled with earth and sand in the dark, frost-proof cellar.
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Propagate montbretia
From the second or third year onwards, the Montbretie garden develops bulbs at the base of its underground perennial organ. Cut this from the mother tuber in spring or autumn with a sharp, disinfected knife. In small pots with a mix of Potting soil and sand, care for these daughter tubers on the warm windowsill until they have turned into vital young plants. The rooting proceeds extra quickly if you put a transparent cover over each pot until the first shoot.
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How do I transplant properly?
To prevent crocosmia from suffering from soil fatigue, they should be transplanted every 3 years. To do this, choose an appointment in spring, when the ground is completely thawed. The measure itself is straightforward. With the Digging fork the root ball is loosened to connect it with the spade to lift out of the ground. Now is a good opportunity to cut off daughter tubers for propagation. At the new location, plant the Montbretie garden again 10 to 20 cm deep in the nutrient-rich, loose soil.
Nice varieties
- Lucifer: Montbretie garden in flaming red, the beauty of which has won several awards; Growth height 80-120 cm
- Rheingold: The large-flowered Crocosmia impresses with its golden yellow flowers and vital vigor; Growth height 50-60 cm
- George Davidson: This ornamental shrub stands out with its bright orange flowers: stature height 50-60 cm
- Emily McKenzie: Distinctive variety with orange flowers and a bronze ring in the middle; Growth height up to 75 cm
- Lady Hamilton: A feather-light flower beauty in yellow with an apricot-colored tube in the heart; Growth height 50-60 cm
- Giant Montbretia: Mighty Crocosmia that easily reaches 120-150 cm in height; Support recommended
