Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars
Crocosmia 'Carmine Brilliant'
Montbretia Falling Stars
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Elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers open from deep red buds. The interior faces display a carmine-pink to pale tomato-red hue accented by a golden-yellow throat. The reverse side of the petals is a rich scarlet-orange, giving the blooms a shifting, multi-dimensional look. The striking blossoms are held on arching, wiry, bronzy-purple stems accented by crimson-purple calyxes.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars need?
Moderate water use.
Will Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Carmine Brilliant Montbretia Falling Stars wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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