Crocosmia 'Emberglow'

Crocosmia

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocosmia (kroh-KOZ-mee-uh)
Synonym
Crocosmia pottsii x paniculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Oak View, California

Denver, Colorado

Brooksville, Florida

Portland, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina

Beaumont, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Oneida, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Mobile, AL (Zone 8b) | September 2012 | neutral

I planted a collection of 36 6 ea. of 6 dif types. They all came up they all flowered but not a one reached 2'. Not Emberglow or even Luc...Read More

M
(Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

Pottsii X Paniculata
1970, Bloom. Sultry-Red interspecific hybrid from Bressingham Gardens bred by Alan Bloom, the main species in...Read More

B
Oneida, WI | October 2005 | positive

Planted this variety in my garden in Green Bay, Wis. Zone 4
bloomed from mid June to the end of September. The grower that I bough...Read More

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J
Longview, TX | July 2005 | positive

Just bought it yesterday and had only placed container with plant in my yard and it attracted a hummingbird immediately.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Plant corms in spring after last frost date approximately 3-4” deep and 6” apart. In colder zones, mulching is necessary to ensure t...Read More

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