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Montbretia Collection

"Montbretia: A Burst of Fiery Beauty in Nature's Palette" With its vibrant hues and striking presence, Montbretia, scientifically known as Crocosmia Lucifer

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Iridacee - Coppertips or montbretia, Crocosmia fucata (Painted tritonia, Tritonia fucata)

Iridacee - Coppertips or montbretia, Crocosmia fucata (Painted tritonia, Tritonia fucata)
FLO4712182 Iridacee - Coppertips or montbretia, Crocosmia fucata (Painted tritonia, Tritonia fucata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after W

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers isolated in shallow focus against a green and grey background

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Crocosmia

Crocosmia
Close up of a single stem of Crocosmia flowers

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Flowers blooming. Native to France

Flowers blooming. Native to France

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Coppertips or montbretia, Crocosmia fucata

Coppertips or montbretia, Crocosmia fucata (Painted tritonia, Tritonia fucata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after W

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Falling stars, Crocosmia aurea

Falling stars, Crocosmia aurea (Golden tritonia, Tritonia aurea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, Green seed pods isolated in shallow focus

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, Green seed pods isolated in shallow focus

Background imageMontbretia Collection: A few Beauty in Nature Botany Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Honey Angels

A few Beauty in Nature Botany Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Honey Angels
Montbretia, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Honey Angels, Side view of several plants bearing green berries left after flowering and strappy leaves

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BAL05121011
A Crocosmia Bud just beginning to open from the top

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Female Annas Hummingbird perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia plant in the evening sunlight

Female Annas Hummingbird perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia plant in the evening sunlight
Evening light illuminating a female Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia (Montbretia) plant; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia or Coppertips -Crocosmia-, invasive plant in Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Montbretia or Coppertips -Crocosmia-, invasive plant in Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Picture No. 10896566

Picture No. 10896566
Montbretia - Inflorescence (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) Date:

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia (Crocosmia Lucifer )

Montbretia (Crocosmia Lucifer ) flowering in summer

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia (Crocosmia sp. ) C013 / 5437

Montbretia (Crocosmia sp. ) C013 / 5437
Montbretia (Crocosmia sp.) flowering in summer

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) flowering near roadside, Wiltshire, England

Montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) flowering near roadside, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Bank of the River Barle

Bank of the River Barle with a marginal fringe of naturalized montbretia (Crocosmia x crocmiflora). Photographed near Simonsbath, Exmoor, Devon, England

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Crocosmia masoniorum Rowallane Yellow

Crocosmia masoniorum Rowallane Yellow
Montbretia (Crocosmia masoniorum Rowallane Yellow ) flowering in Summer

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Montbretia flowers
Montbretia (Crocosmia Lucifer ) flowers

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia (Crocosmia Firebird )

Montbretia (Crocosmia Firebird )
Montbretia flowers and buds (Crocosmia Firebird )

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Montbretia (Crocosmia)

Montbretia (Crocosmia)
Buds and flowers of Montbretia (Crocosmia). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK, in the Summer

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Crocosmia Rowallane Yellow flowers

Crocosmia Rowallane Yellow flowers
Crocosmia masoniorum Rowallane Yellow flowers. This plant is also known as the swan crocosmia, or montbretia. It is native to South Africa but it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant

Background imageMontbretia Collection: Doulus Bay and Doulus Head, Valentia island, Ring of Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Doulus Bay and Doulus Head, Valentia island, Ring of Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe


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"Montbretia: A Burst of Fiery Beauty in Nature's Palette" With its vibrant hues and striking presence, Montbretia, scientifically known as Crocosmia Lucifer, captivates all who lay eyes upon it. This perennial plant boasts a branched spike adorned with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers that seem to set the world ablaze. Originally native to France, it has found its way into gardens worldwide due to its undeniable allure. Its botanical name, Crocosmia fucata or Coppertips, hints at the mesmerizing coppery tones that grace its petals. As if plucked from the night sky itself, Falling stars (Crocosmia aurea) add a touch of celestial magic to any landscape. Even after blooming season ends, Montbretia continues to enchant with green seed pods isolated in shallow focus. These pods hold the promise of new life and serve as a testament to nature's resilience and perpetual cycle. In every corner where Montbretia thrives, it brings forth an ethereal beauty that is hard to ignore. Amongst other flora companions like Honey Angels (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora), this fiery flower stands tall and demands attention. The repetitive mention of "Crocosmia" emphasizes the significance and diversity within this genus. Each species holds its own unique charm while still embodying the essence – a symbol of strength amidst delicate petals. As we marvel at these blossoms' splendor year after year, let us appreciate their ability to bring joy through their vibrant colors and remind us of nature's boundless artistry. In every garden bed they adorn or wild field they inhabit; Montbretia leaves an indelible mark on our hearts as one of Mother Earth's most breathtaking creations.