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CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'
Commonly known as Montbretia
Tall deep red
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Red - deep red -
Height - 1-1.2m (3-4ft) -
Spread - 8cm (3in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - robust, clump-forming cormous perennial
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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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 -
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
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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1-1.2m (3-4ft)
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8cm (3in) |
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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
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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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.
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