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Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Norwich Canary'

Montbretia

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
• Flowering period: August and September
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)
  
  Arching spikes of bright, canary-yellow, freesia-like flowers appear from July to September. This vigorous montbretia soon spreads to form handsome colonies of sword-shaped, mid-green leaves. One of the best yellow varieties, it looks most effective planted in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered border with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It makes an excellent cut flower.
  
  
• Garden care: Resist removing the faded foliage in autumn and cover the crown of the plant with bracken or bark chips to protect the plant against frost damage. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring, planting the divided sections 8-10cm (3-4in) deep.