Crocosmia Lucifer
Perhaps the most well-known variety, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’. This is a saffron scented plant that gives many flowers. Crocosmia, also known as Montbretia, is easy and hardy. It blooms in places where other flowers can’t grow that easily. When the soil is moist in winter it is better to take the bulbs out or to cover them. You can save them in moist peat.
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Per package: 10
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Perhaps the most well-known variety, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’. This is a saffron scented plant that gives many flowers. Crocosmia, also known as Montbretia, is easy and hardy. It blooms in places where other flowers can’t grow that easily. When the soil is moist in winter it is better to take the bulbs out or to cover them. You can save them in moist peat.
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | No |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 8/10 |
| Bulb type | Crocosmia |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Flowering and growth height | 32 - 36 inch |
| Flowering period | July, August, September |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Per package | 10 |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade |
| Plant depth | 2 - 4 inch |
| Planting distance | 7 - 10 cm |
| Scented | No |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
| Type of bulb | Large flowered |
