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  • CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Echinacea purpurea, Veronicastrum, Allium giganteum and Salvia
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    CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'

    Commonly known as Montbretia

     AWARD
    Tall deep red
     
    Plant Details
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    • 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.
    • Red
      Deep red
    • Spikes
      Profuse flowers to 5cm (2in) across, upward-facing, on slightly arching spikes
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1-1.2m (3-4ft)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        8cm (3in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
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    £3.00
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