(Montbretia) Add a tropical flair to your garden with the warm, sunset tones of Crocosmia ‘Peach Melba’. This eye-catching perennial produces graceful arching stems lined with trumpet-shaped flowers in a glowing blend of peach, apricot, and golden yellow. Blooming in mid to late summer, these fiery blossoms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing movement and color to sunny borders and cut flower gardens alike.
The upright, sword-like foliage adds bold texture even before the blooms appear, making this plant attractive from spring through frost. Growing about 30-36 inches tall, ‘Peach Melba’ thrives in full sun and is adaptable to most soil conditions.. Once established, it’s fairly drought tolerant and performs beautifully in mixed perennial beds or naturalized plantings.
This deer and rabbit resistant perennial is hardy in zones 5–9, where it returns each year with even more blooms. Whether planted in drifts or showcased in containers, Crocosmia ‘Peach Melba’ delivers dazzling color, pollinator appeal, and a touch of the exotic that lights up the late-season garden.