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Plant details
Crocosmias produce dense clumps of upright iris-like foliage. In midsummer this makes a good background for the small, profuse flowers. 'Lucifer' is an aptly-named variety because its flowers are the hottest coloured of all - a searing paprika red. The individual blooms are not as big as other crocosmias', but small-flowered varieties such as this are the hardiest which makes them a wise choice in cold districts. Grown in a flower border, they provide structure and colour. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Crocosmia
Cultivar: Lucifer
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Red
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 100cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period: August to September
Reader reviews
andylittleford
..this is a very beautiful/reliable plant that can provide an impressive display, for lottle effort
astaire8
Crocosmia "Lucifer" is an outstanding plant. The colour is
dazzling. It is the best plant I have in my garden.
Buy it now - you won't be disappointed !
Cia
One of my favourites.
flowering rose
A lovely plant if growen in the right spot.It is a tall reedy kind of plant with bright flowers.An easy plant to grow and you can divide up to make more plants easly.
mikematthews1
when do i cut crocosmia foliage
Silverbelle
Very easy to grow and gives a beautiful display of colour each year.
HOLEDIGGER
In answer to the question of when to cut Crocosmia foliage,late Sept or Nov i either pull or cut the foliage off.
leaandperrin
Far taller in my ground than the 100cm quoted more like 120 Cm. Bulbs benefit from splitting away from the stack of previous season's growth every 3-4 years. On clay it doesn't spread that fast
Dags
Brilliant,reliable Autumn colour. Needs keeping in check. Great for a beginner though.
gillian browne
I have had crocosmia this year and yes they are impressive suc vibrant colours,
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