How to Plant and Grow Crocosmia Bulbs - Montbretia

Crocosmia cultivars and hybrids are one of the great mainstays of the tropical-effect, exotic garden. However as a native to southern and eastern Africa some specimens are hardier than other and native conditions are best matched as possible to get the most out of these impressive plants. So to get the most out of your Crocosmias (commonly called Montbretias) English horticulturist Simon explains how he plants and grows Crocosmia bulbs.
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[@nicholasryan5401]

I have crocosmia lucifer in the garden bed and look forward to them blooming every year.

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Nicholas, I am a big fan of lucifer, it should give you a fantastic display this year. I also managed to get a couple pots of hellfire, hopefully they won't be mislabeled like the last lot I bought! Simon

[@robynmoxham4255]

Thank you for the video. I have never heard of not teasing the root bottoms. Sometimes they get so bound up. I’ve been doing this all my life? Thanks for the info. Just planted some Crocosmia last summer and this year it came up beautifully. Got it in a variety bag of bulbs at a big box store. New subscriber.

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Thanks for subscribing Robyn, for some reason both the legacy tv shows, garden designers and most of the Internet love ripping apart plant roots. I have no idea why this myth has become so pervasive. However myself, Charles Darwin, Alan Titchmarsh and any plant physiologist stand together to correct this ridiculously damaging practice. God bless us, and our common sense! Simon

[@robynmoxham4255]

@@walkingtalkinggardeners thank you!

[@andrewsflicks7920]

Was at the Chelsea Flower Show last year...and they were featured as a very invasive plant!...once you've got them, you've got them forever!! 😮😂...brilliant plants though...I have them, and love them...just bought more bulbs last week, forget the name but these ones will be yellow in colour, so really looking forward to seeing them in the summer...thanks for the video, great laugh too...😊👍

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Yes, the common Montbretia is an absolute pain. Lucifer will spread, but I wouldn't say it's invasive. Hellfire, my favourite, struggles to get going , which is why it's so expensive and difficultto find some years. Glad you enjoyed the video. Kind regards Simon and Lorna

[@jackhsiehhautecouture]

I love the root information 🎉🎉🎉

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Jack and thank you for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Simon

[@carenallen5841]

So ..I take it these are Perennials....? I will definitely add several colors to my yard

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Yes, they will produce new bulbs and regrow each year. However, you may need to apply a dry mulch over winter if temperatures go below -5 Celsius. Other than that, they are very easy to grow. Simon

[@dreammaker730]

Had crocosmia lucifer in my garden for along time they are good performers . Would you believe someone gave them to me . They have been divided and moved twice.

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Barry, Lucifer is one of my favourites, but every year, I try and get hold of Hellfire. Maybe this year will be the one. Better still, I think I need more friends like yours to pass some on. Simon