Emily McKenzie Crocosmia

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ‘Emily McKenzie’ is a corm-forming perennial with arching stems of orange flowers, each marked by a dark red ring. Its compact, upright foliage and distinctive blooms make it a useful accent in a sunny or lightly shaded border. ## Garden profile The [Royal Horticultural Society cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/64912/crocosmia-%C3%97-crocosmiiflora-emily-mckenzie/details) describes a clump-forming, deciduous plant with mature height of 0.5–1 m and spread of 0.1–0.5 m. It recommends full sun or part shade and moist but well-drained soil. The RHS describes orange, tubular flowers with a dark red ring and places the cultivar in Iridaceae. The [RHS Crocosmia guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/crocosmia) also lists Emily McKenzie among the named forms of the hybrid. ## Siting Plant the corms where the flower stems can rise above neighboring low plants without being crowded. The foliage forms a seasonal clump; the cited size range describes the mature plant, while individual garden dimensions vary with conditions. ## Maintenance In spring, clear away old leaves and flower stems before new growth develops. Water during establishment and extended dry spells, while keeping the soil from remaining waterlogged. Divide only when a clump becomes crowded.