Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Lucifer AGM
£15.00
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notes
Crocosmia Lucifer is a dramatic variety of montbretia producing masses of magnificent, richly coloured, freesia-like blooms, held in a line on tall, arching stems in late summer and autumn. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3 L
- Height and Spread: 120cm x 30cm (3 ft 11in x 11in) in 2 - 5 years
Features
notes
Crocosmia Lucifer is a dramatic variety of montbretia producing masses of magnificent, richly coloured, freesia-like blooms, held in a line on tall, arching stems in late summer and autumn. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
This lovely late flowering example, growing from a corm, will divide and slowly form a large, decorative clump of bright-green sword-like leaves. The flowers, which are highly attractive to pollinating insects, are long lasting making them ideal for arrangements.
Details
- Flowers: August to October
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West or East facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
A herbaceous bulbous perennial that disappears in the winter and reappears every spring. In cold areas, protect with mulch in winter. Divide congested clumps in spring.
Glossary