Emily McKenzie Crocosmia
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- flowering dateMid-late summer
- hardiness zone3-9
- height24 - 30 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship as6-7 CM
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
A cross of Crocosmia and Tritonia produced this large flowered variety, widely grown for cut flowers. Brilliant orange accented with a red halo-like ring surrounding a yellow throat.
The name comes from the Greek language and means "saffron smell", which reportedly can be detected when dried flowers are submerged in water. Brilliantly colored flowers, deep green leaves, blooming in July-August. Wiry stems make it ideal for cut flowers. Plant in a sunny spot.
Specifications:
Light: Full Sun
Height: 24-36"
Size: 6-7 cm bulbs
Bloomtime: Jul-Aug
Zones: 3 to 9(Lift in fall in zones 3-6, mulch heavily for winter)
The name comes from the Greek language and means "saffron smell", which reportedly can be detected when dried flowers are submerged in water. Brilliantly colored flowers, deep green leaves, blooming in July-August. Wiry stems make it ideal for cut flowers. Plant in a sunny spot.
Specifications:
Light: Full Sun
Height: 24-36"
Size: 6-7 cm bulbs
Bloomtime: Jul-Aug
Zones: 3 to 9(Lift in fall in zones 3-6, mulch heavily for winter)
Product Details
- botanical nameCrocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
- flowering dateMid-late summer
- flower colorOrange
- flower formFunnel shaped blooms.
- foliage typeMedium green, sword-shaped in flattish fan, similar to Gladiolus.
- formPerennial
- growth rateFast
- hardiness zone3-9
- height24 - 30 inches
- planting instructionsPlant 6" deep and 3-6" apart.
- pruningDivide every 2-3 years.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship as6-7 CM
- soil requirementPrefers well drained soil.
- spacing12 - 18 inches
- spread12 - 18 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- winter careZones 1-5, bulbs should be lifted and stored indoors over winter. Zones 6-7 mulch to help to protect roots. Zones 8-9 no winter care needed.
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2025 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs |
| 3A-3B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 4A-4B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5A | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5B | 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6A | 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6B | 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7A | 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7B | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8A | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8B | 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9A | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9B-10B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25 |
