Crocosmia Lucifer
Perhaps the most well-known variety, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’. This is a saffron scented plant that gives many flowers. Crocosmia, also known as Montbretia, is easy and hardy. It blooms in places where other flowers can’t grow that easily. When the soil is moist in winter it is better to take the bulbs out or to cover them. You can save them in moist peat.
EUR 5.49
Per package: 10
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Perhaps the most well-known variety, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’. This is a saffron scented plant that gives many flowers. Crocosmia, also known as Montbretia, is easy and hardy. It blooms in places where other flowers can’t grow that easily. When the soil is moist in winter it is better to take the bulbs out or to cover them. You can save them in moist peat.
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | No |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 8/10 |
| Bulb type | Large flowered |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb / tuber |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Flowering and growth height | 80 - 90 cm |
| Flowering period | July, August, September |
| Fragrant | No |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Hardyness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Per package | 10 |
| Place / planting position | Partial shade |
| Planting depth | 5 - 10 cm |
| Planting distance | 7 - 10 cm |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
| Type | Crocosmia |
Other information
Spring bulbs and Amaryllises
Pre-orders can be placed until the end of August and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are sent together in the first half of October.
Delivery time from half of September is 3-7 working days
Perennials on grower's pot and wax amaryllises are expected to be available again from the end of September.
Summer flowering bulbs and perennials
Pre-orders for Summer bloomers are expected to be available again from mid-January. Pre-orders can be placed until the end of February and will be shipped in the first half of March.
Delivery time from half of March is 3-7 working days
