What is Montbretia?
Montbretia, also known as copper tips, Portuguese lily, autumn gold, falling stars and crocosmia, is a permanent floral flower from various tropical areas around the world. He is a member of the Iris and Bears Family, which are funnel or star flowers and swords, evergreen leaves, which are long between 12-20 inches (about 30-50 cm). Relatively low maintenance, is suitable as a plant on the mat, or can be planted in container gardens. It is quite resistant and resists most pests and serious diseases. These plants grow to 36-48 inches high (about 90-120 cm) and spread six to 18 inches (about 45.72 cm). It was found that it was growing wildly along the roads and near the streams in tropical areas of the Pacific, the Pacific edge and the Indian Ocean. Montbretia can grow in the United States of departedmzons resistance of agriculture six to nine. It prefers full sun and well -drained soil with a slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline pH.
Although it is in some areas consideredEspecially for invasive plant, many gardeners appreciate its living colors and uses montbrety as a plant of bedding in their landscaping. It is known that Montbretia attracts butterflies, birds and bees and can be a good addition to gardens created for this purpose. In addition, it makes a gentle, long -term cut flower.
When planting, Corms, which are similar to bulbs, place 4-6 inches (about 10-15.24 cm) apart and about five inches (12.7 cm) deep. Montbretia should be fertilized in spring, in mid -summer and autumn. In areas where temperatures immerse below 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius), gardeners can consider it easier to plant fitbrety in container gardens, which can be brought inside during the winter. The rawters that would not be brought in should be transplanted to storage in peat or vermiculite and maintained at at least 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2degree Celsius). In warmer areas that allow the plant to be left in the ground during the winter, the leaves should be left unaffected until spring.
Montbretia usually needs to be divided every two or three years to prevent overfill. It is a generally resistant plant that is not susceptible to serious illness. However, it is susceptible to pests, such as the three and spiders. Insecticidal soap approved for use on this type of plant can be used to control these pests.