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Crocosmia

'Firestarter'

montbretia

Ignite your garden with the bonfire of blooms which fizz with fiery energy from Crocosmia 'Firestarter' every summer. Crocosmias (also known as montbretia) are all naturally sparkling with colour and fascinating in form, but these are particularly so, with glowing yellow blooms each edged with lava-red which helps to define the starry flower shape. Upward-facing flowers are eye catching indeed and make them easy to admire as you’re passing by, each stem, growing up to 75cm tall from upward sword-like foliage. The flowering frenzy of Crocosmia 'Firestarter'begins in midsummer and continues into autumn, so you can enjoy the toasty glow of these brilliant blooms during the golden months of the year too – warming when there’s a chill in the air.

Montbretia are incredibly easy to grow and resilient. They’re fully winter hardy and don’t need any fuss – once Crocosmia 'Firestarter' is established in your garden, you will see it return every year and as the bulbs gradually multiply, the clump will grow and the plant as a whole will look even more fabulous every time. They prefer soil which doesn’t become completely dry in summer, they will thrive in sun or partial shade. Crocosmia 'Firestars Firestarter' is a good hardy perennial for planting in groups in a border or on a bank, they can push through rough grass too. When choosing what to combine it with in a herbaceous border, we highly recommend a purple partner, such as Salvia, Geranium or Veronica – the opposite colours just bounce off each other all day long.

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5 corms £6.00 £1.20 each 10 corms £9.00 £0.90 each -25%
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Plant profile

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Pollinator-friendly

Welcome bees, butterflies and other pollinators into your garden.

Thrives in full sun

Choose a sunny spot and watch it flourish.

Perennial

Plant once and enjoy its return, year after year.

Fully hardy

Faces the colder months with quiet resilience.

Low maintenance

Needs little care and rewards you generously.

In good company

Varieties chosen to complement Crocosmia 'Firestarter'

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In good company

Varieties chosen to complement Crocosmia 'Firestarter'

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Crocosmia 'Firestarter' reviews

Expert care from
choice to delivery

Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.

Better by nature

From cultivation to packaging and delivery, we are always looking for ways to lessen our environmental impact.

Growing together

Our care team of horticultural experts is on hand to support you choose and garden with confidence.

World of wonders

A collection of world-renowned flower bulbs and perennials of exceptional beauty and character.

Chosen to thrive

Every bulb and plant is sourced, selected and prepared with an expert eye for their quality and garden performance.