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CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'

Commonly known as Montbretia

Tall deep red
Further Reading....
  • Red
    Deep red
  • Height
    1-1.2m (3-4ft)
  • Spread
    8cm (3in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Robust, clump-forming cormous perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£13.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £11.00 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Non-invasive rootstock. Good for cut flowers.
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites occasionally
    Place of origin
    South Africa. Garden origin. UK. 1960s. Alan Bloom, Bressingham Nurseries, Norfolk.
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
    Profuse flowers to 5cm (2in) across, upward-facing, on slightly arching spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Crocosmia - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1-1.2m (3-4ft)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  8cm (3in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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