Crocosmia Lucifer
Crocosmia Lucifer

Crocosmia Lucifer

£13.99

19 in stock

SKU: crocosmia-lucifer Category:
Common Name: Montbretia 'Lucifer'
Size: 2-3 Litre
Hardiness: H5
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
Tags: , ,
This plant has won a RHS award

2-3 Litre Pot

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moist, well drained
  • Growth Rate: Average
  • Flowering Period: August – September
  • Hardiness: H5
  • Eventual Height: 1 – 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.1 – 0.5m

Crocosmia Lucifer, commonly known as ‘Montbretia Lucifer’, and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a vibrant perennial plant that is known for its tall spikes of fiery red flowers that bloom in late Summer and early Autumn. Its striking colour and easy-to-grow nature make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a bold and beautiful touch to their garden.

When it comes to growing Crocosmia “Lucifer”, it is a frost hardy plant that may need protection in colder areas and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It will tolerate partial shade but may not bloom as profusely. It is also drought tolerant and deer resistant, making it an ideal choice for gardeners in areas with dry summers or where deer are a problem.

How to care for your Crocosmia Lucifer

  1. Planting: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It will tolerate partial shade but may not bloom as profusely. When planting, ensure that the bulbs are planted at a depth of about 4 inches and spaced about 8 inches apart.
  2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as the bulbs will rot if they are not kept moist.
  3. Fertilising: Fertilise with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
  4. Division: Divide the bulbs every 3-4 years to keep the clumps from becoming too crowded and to encourage more blooms.
  5. Winter Care: In the Winter, the leaves will die back, and the plant will go dormant. Cut back the foliage to the ground and mulch the area to protect the bulbs from frost.
  6. Pruning: Deadheading the spent blooms will prolong the flowering period, but it is not necessary.

By following these simple care tips, you can ensure that your Crocosmia Lucifer will thrive and provide you with a stunning display of fiery red blooms for years to come.

 

 

Additional information

Brand

Lets Go Planting

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Crocosmia Lucifer”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *