Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Intense tomato-red fiery wands
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
- Set your summer garden ablaze with the jaw-dropping, intense tomato-red, trumpet-shaped flowers of this spectacularly architectural perennial.
- Crocosmia 'Lucifer' features magnificent, pleated, sword-like green foliage that brings an incredible, dramatic, tropical feel to any planting scheme.
- This crocosmia is an absolute blooming powerhouse, producing phenomenal, arching floral wands that look utterly breathtaking when woven through ornamental grasses.
- It is famously robust, fully hardy, and highly drought-tolerant once established, requiring the absolute bare minimum of care to deliver a high-impact show.
- An exceptional, long-lasting cut flower and a total magnet for bees, it is the ultimate, fiery focal point for a vibrant, hot-colored border.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Crocosmia 'Lucifer' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' typically reaches a mature height of 120 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is fully hardy (H5), enduring temperatures down to -15°C. It grows well across the UK, though it may need protection from severe winter wet in colder regions.
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