Belongs to the Iridacea family.

Origin: south-eastern coastal areas of South Africa. From Latin: 'crocus' (saffron) and 'osme' (smell). The dried flowers, immersed in warm water, smell strongly of saffron. Crocosmia belongs to the genus Montbretia. This genus was named after Monsieur Montbret, botanist and pupil of Monsieur De Candolle, attached to the Scientific Staff of the expeditionary army, sent to Egypt by Napoleon. In 1791, aged only 21, Monsieur Montbret died of plague in Cairo. Montbretias, as we know them today, are the result of crosses between Crocosmia aurea and Crocosmia potsii, carried out around 1880 by the famous monsieur Lemoine (known for peonies).

The Crocosmia offered are grown sustainably. Through extensive crop rotation and environmentally conscious use of crop protection products, the grower meets the highest requirements of the Environmental Programme for Ornamental Horticulture: MPS with classification: A.

Crocosmias produce several flowers per stem and have sword-shaped leaves. When planted in autumn, it is important to cover them for the first year. After a year, they are hardy. Crocosmias are very good border plants where they stand out because of their colour.