Crocosmia Firestarter Montbretia - 4.5" Potted, Orange & Golden Yellow Flowers

About This Plant

Crocosmia ‘Firestarter’ is a compact Montbretia perennial with arching stems topped by brilliant orange and golden-yellow funnel-shaped blooms. Its sword-like bright green foliage provides vertical interest and a tropical look. The plant is pollinator-friendly and blooms in mid to late summer.

What You Will Receive

4.5" potted perennial cutting of Crocosmia ‘Firestarter’.

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Crocosmia ‘Firestarter’
• Common Name: Montbretia
• Plant Type: Perennial Corm
• Flower Color: Orange and Golden Yellow
• Foliage: Bright green, sword-like leaves
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Spread: 24–30 inches
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Soil Needs: Well-draining soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, low maintenance

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

Pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, cottage gardens, summer borders, tropical-style landscapes, cut flower gardens, patio containers, mass plantings.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Agapanthus, Lavender, Ornamental Grasses, and Daylilies to create vibrant late-summer color and support pollinators.

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Prefers fertile, well-draining soil
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead faded flowers to encourage continued blooming
• Mulch in colder climates for winter protection
• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor