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CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'
Commonly known as Montbretia

Tall deep red
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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 -
SpikesProfuse flowers to 5cm (2in) across, upward-facing, on slightly arching spikes
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1-1.2m (3-4ft) -
Spread
8cm (3in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, clump-forming cormous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1-1.2m (3-4ft)
8cm (3in)
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