Crocosmia ‘Red King’ (also known as Montbretia) is a bold and eye-catching summer-flowering bulb, producing arching sprays of rich, fiery red flowers held above sword-like green foliage. Flowering from mid to late summer, it brings vibrant colour, movement, and structure to patio containers, borders, and mixed planting schemes.

This compact yet impactful variety is ideal for pots and smaller garden spaces, making it a popular choice for patios and terraces. Its nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, adding wildlife interest as well as long-lasting colour to your garden.

Key Features
✓ Vibrant red summer-flowering Crocosmia variety
✓ Arching stems with multiple blooms per spike
✓ Ideal for patio pots, containers, and borders
✓ Excellent for pollinators including bees and butterflies
✓ Easy to grow and reliable year after year
✓ Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs (corms)

Size
✓ Flowering height: approx. 60cm

Aftercare
Plant Crocosmia corms in spring once the risk of frost has passed, in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil. Water during dry spells while establishing. In milder areas, bulbs can be left in the ground over winter; in colder or exposed locations, apply a mulch for winter protection.