Crocosmia 'Emberglow' (Crocosmia)

Crocosmia 'Emberglow': Intense Orange-Red Summer Color

Crocosmia 'Emberglow' is a vibrant cultivar introduced in 1970 by Bloom, derived from a cross between Crocosmia pottsii and C. paniculata. It produces arching sprays of intense, fiery orange-red, tubular flowers on wiry stems in mid to late summer. The pleated, sword-like foliage forms dense, upright clumps. It is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial.

Culture

Plant corms in spring in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. It spreads steadily. In zones 5-6, mulch heavily or lift corms. Excellent for hot-colored borders, mixed with grasses, heleniums, and kniphofias. The flowers are long-lasting in arrangements. Attracts hummingbirds.

Taxonomy

• Family: Iridaceae
• Genus: Crocosmia
• Cultivar: 'Emberglow'
• Hybridizer: Bloom, 1970
• Synonym: Crocosmia pottsii × paniculata